Nursing Program Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
The Digital Program Manager will lead cross functional teams and technology investments that modernize the organization's data ecosystem and elevate patient facing digital experiences. This role oversees data & analytics initiatives, enterprise data platform modernization, and AI driven capabilities that enable more personalized, proactive, and efficient care. The Digital Program Manager drives strategy, execution, and governance across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise digital health goals, regulatory requirements, and clinical/business outcomes.
Responsibilities include orchestrating complex roadmaps, managing budgets and resources, guiding technical and business stakeholders, and ensuring delivery excellence across cloud data platforms, advanced analytics, automation, AI models, and patient experience technologies.
*This is a hybrid position in Columbus, OH
Responsibilities And Duties:
65% Project Execution - Responsible for managing technology projects and/or programs running across one or multiple Lines of Business targeted at achieving overall business goals. They will be responsible projects from initiation through implementation including multiple software development methods. Establishes project requirements, priorities and deadlines. Manages budgets of the project, monitors project progress and adjusts resources and priorities:
Establishes project requirements, priorities and deadlines
Ensures project is completed in accordance with all Risk, Architecture and other relevant OhioHealth IS PMO guidelines
Coordinates resources (staff, equipment, vendors and consultants) across one or more projects
Manages budget for assigned projects, monitors project progress and adjusts resources and priorities accordingly
Develops plans and manages interdependencies between development teams and business units
Publishes project status and executive reporting
20% Communication - Being able to articulate exactly what is needed in the project, is critical, alongside the ability to actively play a vital role as a Business Analyst to gather all of the information. We are looking for great communication skills and someone who can deal well ambiguity and is a self-starter, knows when to escalate when needed.
15% Influence without Authority - Interacts with senior leadership and cross line of business resources to deliver projects and programs
Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Additional Job Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Field of Study: Business Administration, Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, HealthCare, Nursing or Related Field
• Years of Experience: 5+ years demonstrated, progressive leadership and/or IT experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Five years in a project/program manager role or comparable work Experience PMI- focused project management training or comparable training Experience managing multiple medium to large scale IT projects simultaneously.
Project management certification recommended (PMP, PgMP, or PfMP) ; otherwise, a plan for attainment OR a graduate level Degree Bachelor's Degree in IT, Healthcare, or Business Administration Eight years or more of IT project/program management experience in a healthcare setting.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Strong background in executing delivery across multiple methodologies (e.g., hybrid, iterative, or agile-aligned approaches)
• Understanding of software development, testing, deployment, and integrations
• 3+ years in Agile software development environments
• Agile/Scrum certification(s)
• 7+ years of program or portfolio-level delivery experience, preferably within healthcare IT or similarly complex environments
• 8+ years of IT project/program management experience in a healthcare setting (or comparable domain complexity

Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Project Management Office
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment