Working Title : Program Management Officer Supervisor
Job Class: Systems Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID: 92539
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: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: 03/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $42.32 - $72.61 hourly; $88,364 - $151,610 annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
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.
As a Supervisor for the Program Management Office, you will supervise a team of project managers and business/quality assurance analysts within the MNIT DNR Program Management Office (PMO). You will provide direction to staff in the performance of formal project management, business analysis, and quality assurance for new and existing system development and implementation.
This position will be accountable for provisioning project management (PM), business analysis (BA), and quality assurance (QA) services in coordination with MNIT DNR managers, IT Business Services Supervisors, and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partners to deliver high quality products to the DNR. You will also be responsible for overseeing the team's active portfolio of IT projects in coordination with the Director of Portfolio Management and Transformation, and ensuring their complete lifecycle is achieved within an administrative @context, that work order agreements are complete and maintained, and that customer billing processes are accurate.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at¿ 500 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, 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.
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) :
Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing IT program and project management functions.
Experience must include:
Two (2) years of lead work or supervisory experience
System acquisition, vendor management, or software development process as a program/project manager
Project management methodologies, thorough knowledge of the project management lifecycle, and understanding of what approach works best on different projects
Organizational change management, strategic planning, and implementation
Leading and directing a large portfolio of projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through change.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, complemented by formal or informal leadership and people engagement skills to deliver positive user experiences and high-performing results.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance processes which include knowledge, skills, the tools andtechniques to initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control, and close project activities to meet project requirements.
Excellent human relations and collaboration skills to effectively lead and work with individuals and work teams.
Knowledge of the domain of technology used in the organization at a level necessary to coach and mentor IT projectmanagement staff on managing IT projects within that domain.
Experience in supervision/human resources management, including the ability to articulate clear direction to staff,the ability to advocate for resources and staff needs, and the ability to integrate and coordinate a highly motivated, skilled, andself-initiating professional staff.
Experience in project budget planning and management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate excellently with staff, agency peers, agency management, and customer groups using arange of communication styles and approaches.
Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals.
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.
