Working Title: Operations Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 93514
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 : 04/11/2026
Closing Date : 05/01/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Management & Budget / Managerial
Division/Unit : Employee Insurance Enterprise / EID Health Risk Mgmt & EAP
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $44.03 - $63.35 / hourly; $91,934 - $132,274 / 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 an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager serves as a strategic and operational leader within the Employee Insurance Division, providing overarching direction for division-wide operations, project management, data-driven oversight, systems integration, and cross-unit workflows that support the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). This position is accountable for ensuring that operational processes, systems functionality, and project execution are aligned with division priorities and are executed with organizational discipline and accountability.
Job duties for this position include:
Provide strategic direction and oversight for division-wide project and process management to ensure critical initiatives, operational systems and cross-unit workflows advance the strategic goals of the Employee Insurance Division.
Provide managerial leadership to daily operations and cross-unit workflows.
Establish and sustain an internal control and quality framework .
Provide executive leadership for the integration of systems functionality with division-wide operational, policy, and service delivery needs .
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
Four (4) years of experience in operations management, program administration, project management, or a related field that includes responsibility for cross -unit coordination, process improvement, or systems integration
Experience must include:
Demonstrated leadership, which can include any of the following:
Ability to develop and implement operational standards, procedures, and performance expectations.
Experience developing or overseeing quality assurance practices.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across units and with diverse stakeholders.
Skill in anticipating emerging issues and adjusting processes or workflows accordingly.
Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Operations Management, Project Management, or Human Resources Management field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Operations Management, Project Management, or Human Resources Management field may substitute for eighteen months of experience. A doctorate degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Operations Management, Project Management, or Human Resources Management field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading operations in a public sector, health insurance, benefits administration, or highly regulated environment.
Experience with HRIS platforms, including PeopleSoft and Event Maintenance
Six (6) years of experience in operations management, program administration, project management, or a related field that includes responsibility for cross -unit coordination, process improvement, or systems integration
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal history check
Reference check
Social Security and address verification
Education verification
Conflict of interest review
Other legally or internal policy required checks
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.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant 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.
