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Working Title: IT Project Manager

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 91287

+ **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** : 01/10/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/16/2026

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

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

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually

+ **Job Class Option** : Project Management

+ **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.

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 an IT Project Manager for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Department of Transportation (MnDOT), you will manage the development, configuration and enhancement of complex information technology projects and business solutions, systems, processes, and services. You will be the point for contracts, including IT consultant contracts, Request for Proposals (RFPs), financial tracking & invoice approvals, project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure using industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Agile and by Minnesota IT Services. You will provide project management and lead the development of large projects of medium complexity and risk in support of the Statewide enterprise and the business. You will also support business analysis and quality assurance on large projects. You will also ensure quality and consistency across multiple projects in the use of project planning, scheduling, scope and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices. Get ready to dive into a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities!

**This position requires an employee to be onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd, 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. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available** here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.

Experience must include:

+ Project planning, scheduling, scope, and risk management, status reporting, ensuring quality and consistency, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices.

+ Experience as an IT Project Manager or Scrum Master in the development of new system functionality, custom developed systems, and implementing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the business.

+ Knowledge and experience with IT contracts - project procurement management: procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration and support, and contract closeout.

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.

+ Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for one (1) year; and an associate’s degree for six (6) months.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with technologies that span the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions, and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, business systems and enterprise software applications.

+ Experience as an Agile Scrum Master, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including building and maintaining the product roadmap and release schedules; facilitate daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, and Retrospectives.

+ Demonstrated achievements in the development and implementation of managing IT projects or initiatives on time, and per requirements and desired results.

+ Experience using Human Centered Design principles and practices in IT projects.

+ Experience applying the System Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and associated methodologies, principles, standards, and best practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and accessibility standards.

+ Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize, delegate, and escalate appropriately including the ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently, define problems as they arise, and recommend alternative solutions.

+ Proven ability to work with a diverse team, resolve conflict, develop team accountability, effectively manage change, facilitate meetings, listen to and influence stakeholders and team members, build consensus, and negotiate and persuade to achieve project outcome.

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 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.