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Working Title: Systems & Governance Lead

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 90344

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 12/05/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/15/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Commissioners Office Support

+ **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** : Unclassified

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

+ **End Date** : November 18, 2027

+ 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.

The Minnesota Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Office is seeking a Systems & Governance Lead to plan, develop, implement, and manage agency specific information technology systems governance frameworks and portfolio management plans that align with cross-cutting business objectives and ensure information technology systems investments deliver value while mitigating risk. This position requires high level interagency coordination to establish a coordinated framework and interagency agreements that interface with the department as well as enterprise operations agencies, e.g. MNIT.

This role acts as a bridge between business units and MNIT Partners, ensuring that governance policies, processes, and performance metrics support strategic outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Five (5) years of experience in project management, including demonstrated experience in leading systems and governance framework development to align cross-cutting business objectives or strategies.

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree AND four (4) years of experience in project management, including demonstrated experience in leading systems and governance framework development to align cross-cutting business objectives or strategies.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Strong understanding of alignment between technology and business strategy.

+ Project/program management related to enabling the strategic use of systems and the ability to establish tactical plans for execution.

+ Relationship management experience with inter- or intra-agency programs, policies, and processes to meet business needs and produce high visibility/high impact deliverables.

+ Strategic planning and phased implementation of large, complex organizational initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of change management processes and partner engagement.

+ Knowledge of complex education-related regulatory issues, applicable regulatory laws and rules, and state agency requirements.

+ Demonstrated understanding of the field of K-12 or early childhood education.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

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

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver's License Check

+ Criminal Background Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.