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Working Title: IT Advanced Project Manager

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 85462

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/11/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Human & Social Digital Services / Project Management & Governance

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.52 - $60.24 / hourly; $76,253 - $125,781 / annually

+ **Job Class Option** : Project Management

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) Human & Social Digital Services Division (HSDS) is seeking an experienced **IT Advanced Project Manager** to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT and business solutions that serve individuals and communities across Minnesota. In this pivotal role, you will manage high-impact projects that enhance systems, services, and processes across the Statewide enterprise.

As the focal point for all phases of project delivery—from initiation through closure—you will apply advanced project management expertise grounded in industry best practices and standards, including those defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and MNIT’s project management framework. You will ensure quality, consistency, and alignment across multiple projects through effective planning, scope and risk management, scheduling, change control, and status reporting.

This position also supports business analysis and quality assurance efforts on large-scale initiatives, ensuring cohesive, end-to-end project execution. Acting as a coach, facilitator, and servant leader, you will help remove impediments, promote collaboration, and lead teams toward successful outcomes that support mission-driven work in human services.

If you’re a strategic, solutions-oriented project leader with a passion for public service and technology, we encourage you to apply.

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-2025.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.

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

+ Candidates residing 50 miles or more from the permanent work location require additional review prior to telework approval upon becoming a finalist.

Additional position details:

+ The position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is anticipated to last up to two (2) years.

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 four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Experience must include:

+ Risk Management, Defect Management, Conflict Management and other project management controls and practices using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

+ Project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure of complex IT projects.

+ Ability to manage a project using Agile, Waterfall, and a hybrid mix of both Iterative and Waterfall frameworks.

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

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

A master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Possession of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

+ Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including experience mentoring, coaching, and guiding project or Scrum team members, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity within teams.

+ Knowledge of Portfolio, Program, and Product Management principles, with the ability to align project outcomes with strategic business objectives.

+ Comprehensive understanding of development and implementation life cycles, including the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Product Development Lifecycle (PDL), and Project Management Life Cycle.

+ Experience delivering both custom-developed business solutions and implementing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to navigate and resolve conflict, build team accountability, and effectively manage change.

+ Skilled in facilitating meetings, active listening, stakeholder engagement, consensus building, negotiation, and persuasion.

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 applicants 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.