Working Title : IT Advanced Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID: 92533
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 03/18/2026
Closing Date: 03/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: Department of Natural Resources
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.07 - $61.14 hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 annually
Job Class Option: Project Management
Classified Status: Classified
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Bargaining Unit/Union: MN Assoc of Professional Employee/MAPE
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 Department of Natural Resources (DNR). MNIT DNR provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated support functions to an organization that manages and conserves the state's natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life for all Minnesotans.
This position exists to formally project manage the development, enhancement or retirement of complex information technology & business area solutions, systems, processes and services delivered on a statewide basis. Included are technologies that span the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, systems and enterprise software applications. The incumbent 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. 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.
Projects managed by this position are typically less complex than those led by the more senior ITS5 project managers. The project manager requires more, coaching, and mentoring when leading project problem solving.
This position requires onsite work daily at 500 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.
Experience must include:
Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure) using industry-standard methodologies such as PMBOK.
Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality controls, including development and maintenance of formal project plans and status reporting.
Experience leading cross-functional teams consisting of technical staff, business stakeholders, and vendors. Experience performing business analysis and/or quality assurance functions, including requirements gathering, validation, and test planning.
Experience managing enterprise or statewide technology solutions, including system implementation, integration, or retirement efforts.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing IT projects with budgets up to or exceeding $5 million.
Experience leading service creation or enterprise system development initiatives, including feasibility analysis and business case development.
Experience working within public sector or government IT environments.
Knowledge of multiple SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and ability to determine appropriate methodology based on project complexity.
Experience coordinating disaster recovery, security, or enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
Experience mentoring or coaching project managers or leading project portfolios and managing third-party vendors.
Experience creating Request for Proposals (RFP), procurement documents and contract initiation and management processes.
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 does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
