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Working Title: Financial Systems Product Owner

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

+ **Job ID** : 87745

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/12/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Management & Budget

+ **Division/Unit** : Management Services / Enterprise Resources Planning

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Financial Systems Product Owner to direct stakeholder and technical product management activities for the State of Minnesota financial systems. This position will represent the agency in financial systems technology decisions and work closely with MNIT partners to manage system specifications, quality control measures, and training activities for technology products. In addition, the position will manage and implement product communication plans, measure client satisfaction, and interact with end users, contributing to MMB’s long-term technology plans for the Enterprise.

This is a new position to MMB and is anticipated to supervise product management staff.

Job duties for this position include:

+ Advocating for resources necessary to ensure products are secure, data integrity is protected, and requirements are met

+ Direct product planning and implementation from start to finish, including establishing project priorities, developing and delivering communication and training plans, and monitoring the efficacy of Enterprise financial products

+ Provide work direction to the information technology team including business analysts, developers, database administrators, and project managers

+ Lead the development of request for proposal process as it relates to procurement of effective financial products

+ Gather feedback from end users to continuously improve portfolio products

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework to applicants who either reside in Minnesota **or** a bordering state and within 50 miles of the work location.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Four (4) years of experience in product management and leading systems implementation projects. A bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science, or software engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

+ Knowledge of product management practices including backlog prioritization, risk analysis, budgeting, resource planning, quality assurance, and communications management

+ Knowledge of product and software development life cycle and agile methodologies

+ Technical skills and aptitude sufficient to troubleshoot system issues, learn quickly, and solve problems independently

+ Communication and leadership skills sufficient to manage and motivate others with varying levels of technical expertise across teams and explain complex information in a simplified manner

+ Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

+ Seven (7) years of experience in product management and leading systems implementation projects

+ Experience with the State of Minnesota financial systems and processes

+ Experience managing financial products or working with financial partners

+ PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)

+ CSPO Certification (Certified Scrum Product Owner)

+ Experience supervising staff

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

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.