Working Title: IT Senior Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 88508
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 : 09/03/2025
Closing Date : 09/15/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Pollution Control Agency
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,817/ annually
Job Class Option : Project Management
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : Approximately three (3) years
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise for the organization's applications and agency-specific support to ensure every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
This Senior Software Development Project Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and delivering high-risk, enterprise wide technology solutions that directly advance the mission of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This role ensures timely, on-budget delivery of software and infrastructure initiatives that enhance agency operations and public service outcomes.
Using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, the Senior PM drives the full project lifecycle - from strategic planning through deployment - while maintaining rigorous standards for scope, quality, and risk management. Partnering with business and technical leaders, this position builds consensus, resolves complex issues, and ensures solutions meet long-term organizational goals.
Beyond managing individual projects, this role strengthens the agency's project delivery capabilities by mentoring team members, championing process improvements, and contributing to PMO governance. Success in this position is measured not only by project results, but by the sustained improvement of the agency's technology portfolio and delivery culture.
The Senior Software Development Project Manager fosters organizational growth by guiding projects through both the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), ensuring that each phase delivers measurable value, maintains quality, and supports continuous improvement.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 520 Lafayette Rd, 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.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to three (3) years.
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 five (5) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.
Experience must include:
Experience leading large, complex software development projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as hybrid approaches.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing project teams and junior project managers.
Experience in designing, implementing, and refining project management methodologies and tools to improve workflow efficiency and project delivery success.
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 in managing the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC).
Experience with industry best practices in program and project management, business analysis, and design techniques.
Excellent problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work with a diverse teams, resolving interpersonal conflict, motivate and develop team members, and influence stakeholders and key decision-makers.
Experience in resource or capacity planning and working on cross-disciplinary projects.
Knowledge of procurement management processes, including procurement planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout.
Experience with tools such as Planview, JIRA, and Confluence is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. Please provide certification number in resume or application.
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
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.
