Working Title: Strategic Excellence Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Mn Management & Budget
Job ID : 88657
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/04/2025
Closing Date : 09/24/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget - Managerial
Division/Unit : Planning & Policy / Office of Inclusion
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 - Administrative
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.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Strategic Excellence Manager in the Office of Inclusion (OOI) to lead and manage high-impact projects and initiatives that advance enterprise equity and inclusion.
This position will lead complex, mission-critical engagement projects that identify, facilitate, and implement data-driven improvements to the Office of Inclusion's strategies and operations. The Strategic Excellence Manager works closely with the Office of Inclusion team and key enterprise employees to identify, prioritize, and manage projects that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the office's services, both partnering agencies and the employee experience.
Job duties for this position include:
Develop and manage a system (people, process, tools, and information) for coordinated, consistent, and useful documentation of processes conducted within the office and enterprise to support the advancement of the strategic priorities and enterprise goals.
Lead, champion, drive, and execute enterprise initiatives that enhance and improve operations and align equity and inclusion work at the agency level with enterprise long-range plan goals.
Leverage and manage progress updates across the enterprise to align equity and inclusion work at the agency level with enterprise goals.
Consult and advise staff across the enterprise on equity and inclusion goals and priorities
Provide administrative leadership and support to a council of enterprise executives
Track progress toward goals and draft employee-facing reports.
This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants who either reside in Minnesota or a bordering state and are within fifty (50) miles of the work location.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience* in a position with responsibility for leading strategic planning or change processes with a successful track record of building and maintaining effective and efficient partnerships while directing the work of cross-functional teams.
*A bachelor's degree in sociology, business management, project management, public administration, communications, or planning may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a master's degree in a similar field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:
Strong knowledge and understanding of, or experience with, problem-solving methodologies (continuous improvement, Human-centered Design, etc.) principles, tools, and strategies.
Leadership skills sufficient to build and manage organizational projects and stakeholder relationships, and influence decision makers
Knowledge of or experience with program planning and administration principles sufficient to develop and recommend planning strategies regarding the office's programs and provide managerial leadership to the development and implementation of the office/enterprise strategic planning process.
Organizational skills to manage several concurrent projects with multiple state agencies and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders with significant adaptability to prevailing dynamics while leading and facilitating project teams, making presentations to leaders, and leading project results implementations.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders, including clear, effective writing as well as strong presentation skills.
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneNote).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with problem-solving methodologies, principles, tools, and strategies.
Knowledge and/or experience of key agency priorities, issues, and programs.
Experience building and demonstrating a shared vision to foster systematic and strategic thinking.
Proficiency in advanced adult teaching methods and ability to maximize staff productivity through new and revised training classes.
Formal project management training or certificate
Demonstrated cultural competency and experience advancing employee culture within an organization.
Experience with project management software, such as Microsoft Planner or Asana
Experience planning and facilitating senior leadership meetings
Experience drafting executive-level reports
Experience collaborating with diverse teams.
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
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.
