Working Title: IT Advanced Project Manager

　　Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

　　Agency: Minnesota IT Services

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/23/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/29/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

　　Division/Unit : Department of Human Services / Project Management Office

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $34.95 - $57.65 / hourly; $72,975 - $120,373 / annually

　　Job Class Option : Project Management

　　Classified Status : Unclassified

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

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　Join the 2,500+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota’s largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.

　　As an IT Advanced Project Manager, you will manage the development and enhancement of complex information technology and business solutions, systems, processes, and services. You will provide advanced project management, and lead the development of large, complex information technology solutions in support of the Statewide enterprise and the business. You will also support business analysis and quality assurance on large projects.

　　In addition, the position will:

　　be the focal point for project and/or program 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) and by MNIT;

　　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;

　　delivery of projects in a consistent and documented manner; and,

　　serve to coach, facilitate, remove impediments, change agent and servant leader.

　　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 Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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

　　Additional position details:

　　The position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is anticipated to last up to two (2) years and may be extended.Minimum Qualifications

　　Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.

　　Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.

　　Experience must include:

　　Experience must include Risk Management, Defect Management, Conflict Management and other project management controls and practices using Agile and Waterfall methodologies

　　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 a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Currently possess Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)

　　Working knowledge of Agile methodology including experience in mentoring, coaching, and guidance of other project or scrum team members while supporting inclusion and diversity

　　Knowledge of Portfolio, Product, and Program Management

　　Working knowledge of System Development Life Cycles (SDLC), Product Development Lifecycle (PDL) and Project Management Life Cycles including delivering custom developed systems for the business, implementing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the business

　　Ability to manage conflict, develop team accountability, effectively deal with change, facilitate meetings, listen to stakeholders and project members, build consensus, negotiate and persuade

　　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. 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.