Working Title: IT Senior Project Manager

　　Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5

　　Agency: Minnesota IT Services

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/18/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/29/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

　　Division/Unit : Enterprise / EPMO Group 1

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $37.45 - $64.04 / hourly; $78,195 - $133,715 / annually

　　Job Class Option : Project Management

　　Classified Status : Classified

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

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　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 will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.

　　This position exists to formally manage projects that are critical to the success of MNIT. These projects support the enhancement and modernization of MNIT Enterprise Services.

　　The incumbent will be the focal point for project and/or program using an agile methodology and 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.

　　The incumbent ensures 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. The end goal of the position is the successful delivery of projects in a consistent and documented manner.

　　*We will be filling multiple positions from this one posting. All applicants will be considered for all of the vacancies.

　　This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

　　Telework 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:

　　This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.

　　Experience must include:

　　Accountable for creating and communicating project artifacts including scope, schedule, and status to stakeholders

　　Proficient in one of the project and portfolio management systems (e.g., Microsoft Project, Sciforma, Planview)

　　Ability to coordinate the work of multiple teams, initiatives, and artifacts

　　Experience managing project using hybrid, agile, and scrum methodology

　　Experience coordinating and facilitating a high profile steering committee

　　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

　　Project Management Professional Certification or Agile Scrum Certification

　　Bachelor‘s degree in Information Technology or a related field

　　Experience as Product Owner

　　Strong presentation skills

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Ability to facilitate group discussions to drive decision-making direction

　　Experience managing security and technical projects

　　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.