$95,800 – $141KMidFull Time
Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!
Guiding Principles
Office of Information Services
The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.
What You Will Do
The Enterprise Modernization Manager serves as a strategic advisor and technical leader within the Innovative Services and Solutions pillar of OIS. This position is part of the Enterprise Architecture team, which guides the agency’s long‑range technology direction and ensures that solutions are aligned with business goals, modernization priorities, and emerging capabilities.
Working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, the Enterprise Modernization Manager partners closely with executives, administrators, technical specialists, and business leaders to evaluate new technologies, define enterprise standards, and shape agency‑wide strategies, especially in the areas of data, analytics, AI/ML, and automation (including RPA). The team’s work plays a central role in advancing ODJFS’s ability to leverage intelligent automation, improve service delivery, and support data‑driven decision‑making across all program areas.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems at scale, influencing enterprise technology direction, and helping the organization responsibly adopt innovative technologies such as AI, machine learning, and automated digital workflows.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Schedule: Full-time
Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address.
Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308
Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414
Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.
PN(s): 20102062
Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Option 5:
The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 16. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $47.90 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 16
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly
$47.90
$50.15
$52.90
$55.88
$58.94
$62.31
$64.87
$67.90
Annual
$98,800
$104,312
$110,032
$116,230
$122,595
$129,605
$134,930
$141,232
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
Supplemental InformationADA Notice
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov.
Background check information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.
Location
NOTICE: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS facility in one of the following cities- Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant’s home address.
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
