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Manager IT PMO

Hilliard, OH · On-site

$93K - $110K/yr

We are seeking an experienced IT PMO (Project Management Office) Manager to lead our team in implementing, monitoring, and enhancing uniform project management standards within our IT department. The ...

Oracle PMO - Senior Manager

Toledo, OH · On-site

$124K - $280K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Oracle Management Level Senior Manager & Summary The Opportunity As an Oracle PMO - Senior Manager, you will lead and manage large-scale Oracle ...

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Oracle Management Level Senior Manager & Summary The Opportunity As an Oracle PMO - Senior Manager, you will lead and manage large-scale Oracle ...

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Oracle Management Level Senior Manager & Summary The Opportunity As an Oracle PMO - Senior Manager, you will lead and manage large-scale Oracle ...

Oracle PMO - Senior Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$124K - $280K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Oracle Management Level Senior Manager & Summary The Opportunity As an Oracle PMO - Senior Manager, you will lead and manage large-scale Oracle ...

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How much do pmo jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for pmo in Ohio is $67.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.20 and $82.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PMO (Project Management Office) professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PMO professional, you need strong project management skills, analytical ability, and a background in business administration or a related field, often supported by certifications like PMP or PRINCE2. Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet is typically required. Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills are crucial for managing multiple projects and aligning stakeholders. These competencies ensure effective project delivery, resource optimization, and strategic alignment across the organization.

What is the difference between Pmo vs Project Coordinator?

AspectPmoProject Coordinator
CertificationsPMI-PMP, PgMP, or similarCAPM, PMP (optional)
Work EnvironmentStrategic, overseeing multiple projectsOperational, supporting individual projects
ResponsibilitiesAligning projects with business goals, governanceScheduling, communication, tracking tasks
Industry UsageCommon in large organizations and industriesWidespread across various industries for project support

The main difference between a Pmo and a Project Coordinator is the scope and level of responsibility. A Pmo focuses on strategic oversight, governance, and aligning projects with organizational goals, often requiring advanced certifications. In contrast, a Project Coordinator handles day-to-day project support tasks, such as scheduling and communication. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within project management frameworks.

What are some common challenges faced by PMO professionals when implementing project management standards across different teams?

PMO professionals often encounter resistance to change when introducing standardized processes, as teams may be accustomed to their own methods. Bridging gaps in communication and aligning diverse project teams to follow unified methodologies can also be challenging. Success typically depends on building strong relationships, demonstrating the value of standards, and providing ongoing training and support. Addressing these challenges requires adaptability, effective stakeholder management, and a collaborative approach to foster organization-wide buy-in.

What are PMOs?

PMO stands for Project Management Office. A PMO is a centralized team or department within an organization that defines and maintains project management standards and best practices. Its main role is to support project managers, standardize processes, ensure project alignment with business goals, and improve project delivery efficiency. PMOs can also provide training, tools, and governance to help projects succeed. Depending on the organization, a PMO may have varying levels of authority and involvement in projects.
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Infographic showing various Pmo job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,422 per year, or $67.5 per hour.
Project Management Office Project Manager II

Project Management Office Project Manager II

Western & Southern Financial Group

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Western & Southern Financial Group rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 298 rated insurance


Job description

Overview
A Brief Overview
Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and completion of enterprise level projects within Western & Southern Financial Group (WSFG) using a combination of disciplines (process, change, and business, technical). Manages a variety of medium to large scale, Enterprise-wide initiatives simultaneously while serving as the single point of contact for those initiatives. Leads/coordinates all aspects of projects including but not limited to planning/scheduling, scope management, communication management, issue/risk management, resource management, procurement/vendor management, project integration, financial management, change management, and quality management through all portions of the project and development lifecycles such as ideation/conceptualization, rationalization/prioritization, requirements, design, build/configuration, testing, documentation, training, deployment, stabilization, and closure. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities/tasks, and monitors and summarizes progress of their assigned projects. Responsible for ensuring that project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost. Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Must be familiar with the system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. Typically reports to the PMO Director.
Responsibilities
What you will do
  • Submits Project Change Control Requests when revisions to scope, schedule and/or budget are required. Makes recommendations to Program Managers on program-related change requests.
  • Prepares Project Status Reports and provides regular status updates to Program Managers, clients, and stakeholders. Acts as a liaison between the business customer and project team(s) by building cooperative, constructive, effective relationships.
  • Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Performs administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, and reports, and is accountable for the management of the supporting project budget. Accountable for the successful delivery of assigned projects following established PMO and quality standards/guidelines and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Reviews and ensures that all assigned projects are delivered within the defined scope, quality, time and cost requirements.
  • Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and project-related change management in accordance with the needs of the organization.
  • Assists as appropriate in the development of all program/project requirements (functional and non-functional) for customers and ensures the implementation of strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements and customer expectations.
  • Coordinates resource feedback discussions with and provides resource feedback to Program Leads and Program Managers.
  • Manages project-level assumptions, risks and issues to ensure clarity around the challenge, the impact, and the action plan, providing direction/guidance as needed.
  • Manages medium- to large-sized projects from concept through closure ensuring major project activities, milestones and deliverables are planned and tracked and progress is accurately reported using the standard Project instrumentation (project plan, status, assumption, risk and issue log, change control log, budget/estimates, resource plans, funding requests, etc.). Manages Project Plan to ensure that deliverables are on track by providing guidance to team members around assignments, tasks, priorities, and timeframes. Drives plan refresh activities based on direction from Program Manager and input from Program and Project Leads, and updates Project Plan in alignment with the overall Program Plan.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree In Business, Finance or IT is preferred or commensurate experience. - Preferred
  • Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals. Cite examples managing multiple project assignments simultaneously. - Required
  • Proven work experience influencing and directing others to initiate a recommended course of action to solve a problem or increase efficiency. Exudes a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all team members in a work environment. - Required
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining a calm and professional demeanor when handling demanding situations. - Required
  • Must be able to cite examples from work experience on identifying problems, researching and quantifying the problems, and assisting in the problem solving and implementation of creative solutions. - Required
  • Cite examples of self-motivation and experience working under limited supervision. - Required
  • Demonstrated experience of going above and beyond the call of duty to assist team members. - Required
  • Demonstrated experience creating and working in a team culture that is committed to collaborative cross-functional relationships and service excellence. Cite examples of project team work and experience. Cite examples of motivating co-workers in difficult situations. - Required
  • Demonstrated experience and competence in leading project teams. - Required
  • Proven experience as a subject matter expert in the discipline of project management. - Required
  • Proven experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail with excellent organization skills. Must cite examples of organization and time management/methods used to manage or prioritize workload demands. Must demonstrate project management experience in planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish. Cite examples of successful organizing and effectively completing project assignments. - Required
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional business and/or IT experience. - Required
  • MS SharePoint and Access experience - Preferred
  • Demonstrated use of strong listening and communication techniques and presentation software. -
  • Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with experience conveying information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner. -
  • Proven ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management -
  • Demonstrated ability to function on a project level, on application and technical projects. Cite examples. -
  • Demonstrated adaptability when required to adjust to multiple demands/deadlines, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change given little or no supervision/direction. Cite examples. -
  • Minimum 40 hours of PM-related professional development in the past 4 years. -
  • Proven skills in documentation, spreadsheet and database applications. -
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Visio, PowerPoint). -
  • Certified in Business Analysis -PMI Upon Hire - Preferred
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® designation Upon Hire - Preferred
  • An insurance-related certification (e.g., FLMI, CLU or related industry designation) is not required but helpful. Upon Hire - Preferred

Work Setting/Position Demands:
  • Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
  • Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
  • Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
  • Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
  • Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
  • Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements:
  • None

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