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Working Title: Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO)

Job Class: MNIT Division Manager 2

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 85484

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, \#LI-Hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/11/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/01/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Transportation (DOT)

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 08:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $59.67 - $85.41 / hourly; $124,590 - $178,336 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.

As the Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO), you will oversee a variety of functions and programs, providing leadership and guidance to directors and managers. Working closely under the executive leadership of the Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO), this role is responsible for establishing and driving the strategic direction, operations, and organizational culture within an MNIT agency-based office. You will ensure alignment with both the partner agency's business goals and MNIT's broader strategic objectives. Additionally, you will be responsible for the overall management, performance, and operations of the MNIT agency-based office, including budgeting, planning, and technical oversight. You will also oversee the MNIT Department of Transportation (DOT) application management function, including IT application support resources.

Job Responsibilities:

+ This position is responsible for overseeing the management of the MNIT Department of Transportation (DOT) application portfolio, which includes more than 450 applications used across divisions, offices, and districts statewide within the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

+ The role directs the IT application portfolio in alignment with 5-year roadmaps, overseeing the lifecycle planning for new, enhanced, preserved, replaced, or retired applications.

+ Additionally, the position manages IT application support in accordance with IT enterprise architecture standards, ensuring the design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications to drive continuous improvements and modernization. This supports the empowerment of transportation business employees and processes.

+ The position also leads the planning and management of the current and future budgets, aligning with the strategic direction, IT enterprise architecture standards, lifecycle planning, and staffing plans.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering counties are eligible for telework.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience providing leadership and management of large scale, high profile IT projects, AND a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience. Supervisory experience should cover multiple areas, such as: selecting, orienting, and training employees; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; etc.

Experience must include:

+ Proven ability to effectively represent both MNIT and partner organizations’ leadership, strategies, direction, and decisions in a professional and positive manner to diverse internal and external audiences, including customers, vendors, stakeholders, and staff.

+ Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and providing direction and support to multiple project teams, with the ability to visualize and adapt long-term goals and needs. Skilled in facilitating the planning and development process to ensure alignment with the agency's mission and objectives.

+ Strong ability to foster collaboration and build cross-functional teams while creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

+ Proficient in short-term and long-term analysis, as well as the development and implementation of tactical application portfolio and support plans to achieve IT strategic goals.

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across IT functions (beyond direct reports) to meet the needs of partner agencies. Skilled in fostering collaboration, leading through change, and taking accountability for ensuring applications meet partner agency expectations throughout the entire process, from delivery to ongoing support.

+ Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

+ Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in public sector IT, with a deep understanding of government systems, statutes, and rules related to information technology, as well as state budgeting and accounting systems.

+ Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary technology teams in a collaborative, high-touch, high-integrity environment, while fostering a team-oriented culture.

+ Extensive experience managing large, complex budgets and effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in high-pressure and high-demand environments.

+ Strong knowledge of contracting procedures and procurement guidelines, ensuring compliance with established rules and managing operations accordingly.

+ Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with expertise in public relations strategies, crisis communications, and media management.

+ Solid experience with business processes, human resources, continuous improvement, project management, and operational principles and practices.

+ A mindset focused on innovation, with a demonstrated ability to promote a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.