Director Of Projects Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio

Salary

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location

3001 - Port Control

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

11118-HR

Department

3001 - Port Control

Division

300100 - Div-PC Administration

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Airport IT Projects Coordinator

Examples of Duties

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Supplemental Information

Additional Requirements

- Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check, employment background check, and Security Threat Assessment.
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
- Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Availability for on-call support and occasional after-hours work for critical system maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

- Education:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- Certifications:
+ CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) or equivalent preferred.
+ PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent leadership training.
+ ITIL Foundation (plus).
- Technical Skills:
+ Familiarity with IT infrastructure concepts (servers, networks, cloud services).
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools (MS Project, Planner, or similar).
+ Understanding of airport systems (AODB, CUPPS/CUTE, CCTV, Access Control) is a plus.
- Core Competencies
+ Project Coordination & Scheduling
+ Documentation & Reporting
+ Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
+ Attention to Detail & Organizational Skills

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

The IT Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of technology projects across the airport environment. Reporting to the IT Project Manager, this role assists with project planning, scheduling, documentation, and coordination of resources to ensure timely and compliant execution. The coordinator serves as a liaison between technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders, maintaining accurate records and facilitating communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Assist the Project Manager in developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.

• Maintain project schedules and track milestones.

• Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and status reports.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including risk logs, change requests, and compliance records.

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and external vendors.

• Facilitate communication between technical staff, airport operations, and business units.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to TSA and airport security standards in project deliverables.

• Support quality checks and acceptance testing.

• Administrative Support

• Assist with procurement requests, vendor onboarding, and invoice tracking.

• Coordinate logistics for project meetings and workshops.

• Team Leadership

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

• Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Metrics of Success

- Timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables
- Accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
- Positive feedback from stakeholders on communication and coordination.
- Reduction in missed deadlines or scheduling conflicts.
- Compliance with airport and TSA standards in all project activities.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.