Working Title: Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Revenue Department

• Job ID : 80479

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/11/2024.

• Date Posted : 10/4/2024

• Closing Date : 10/25/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Business Planning & Improvement / Business Solutions

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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 telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.

Seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to lead and oversee our organization's project portfolio and ensure efficient delivery of business-critical initiatives. This role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating cross-functional team, and ensuring adherence to best practices in project management. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in portfolio management, capable of driving high-priority, high-visibility projects from beginning to end.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on business and technology projects

• 4+ years in project portfolio management

• Expertise in business analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid models

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, ensuring clarity and understanding across diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related field

• Experience with government agencies or public sector projects

• Knowledge of strategic planning, business process improvement and requirements elicitation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams through complex, high-stakes projects

• Proficiency in project management tools and software including Planview

• PMP or similar training

• ToP or similar facilitation training

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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.