Working Title: IT Project Manager

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 84682

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/07/2025

• Closing Date : 03/13/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Portfolio Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.89 - $54.06 / hourly; $68,674 - $112,877 / annually

• Job Class Option : Project Management

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

• End Date : Up to 3 years

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

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. This position serves our partners at the Department of Corrections (DOC). The MNIT DOC team runs many unique applications that manage the information and security of the department, supporting 4,500 employees across 10 prisons and 50 field offices located throughout the state.

*This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to three (3) years.

As an IT Project Manager with MNIT and Department of Corrections (DOC), you will manage the development and enhancement of information technology and business systems, processes, and services in support of the statewide enterprise business solutions within MNIT and DOC.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

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) :

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

Experience must include:

• Agile, Waterfall and/or Iterative project management methodologies.

• Project planning, scheduling, scope, cost and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices.

• Knowledge of the Software/System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Agile technology projects that span the complete spectrum of IT systems including custom, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SaaS) and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, business systems and enterprise software solutions.

• Proficient in using a project and strategic portfolio management application (e.g. Microsoft Project, Sciforma, Planview)

• Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize, delegate, and escalate project concerns as needed.

• Advanced communication skills to facilitate group discussions to drive decision-making direction.

• Human relations skills to establish rapport, and to motivate coworkers and customers.

• Experience creating procurement documentation.

• Knowledge of the Project Management industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) Guide and Agile principles.

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

• CJIS Background Check

• DOC Background Check

• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.