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Working Title: Program Implementation and Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

+ **Job ID** : 88754

+ **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** : 01/07/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/13/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Dept of Labor & Industry / Projects and Planning

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,723 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position the primary work location is: 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.

This position is responsible for managing and implementing multiple concurrent continuous improvement and ad hoc projects for the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Elements of these projects will include and are not limited to:

+ Analyzing data to inform project

+ Creating process flow charts and documenting business processes

+ Managing the implementation of significant high- profile projects including some grant programs

+ Developing business policies

+ Managing shorter-term projects

+ Projects may require procuring and contracting with necessary external resources and managing those resources

+ Developing communications strategies for both internal and external stakeholders

+ Mining and formatting data

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Three (3) years' experience* in planning and project management;

+ Two (2) years' experience with grant management.

Experience should consist of the following:

• Experience documenting procedures and identifying opportunity gaps.

• Ability to develop business policies, implement program procedures and make recommendations on how to improve them to be more efficient and effective.

• Strong organizational skills to ensure the successful implementation, tracking and reporting or progress and outcomes.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

*A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associates degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with managing projects supporting workforce development, employment-based training, or any initiative focused on workers’ rights.

+ Experience designing and implementing programs resulting from statutory language.

+ Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

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.