Working Title: IT Advanced Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94855
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/24/2026
Closing Date : 07/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Agriculture, Board of Animal Health & Labor and Industry
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
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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.
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 both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH). The MNIT MDA and BAH teams support technology critical to ensuring food supply integrity and safety, livestock health, and supporting a vibrant agricultural economy for Minnesota.
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.
This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
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:
Leading and scaling Agile practices across multiple workstreams, including coaching teams and stakeholders to adopt consistent Agile frameworks, establishing consistent delivery practices, and executing ceremonies, release internal controls, and metrics across multiple teams.
Managing multiple IT initiatives or projects simultaneously, including coordination of dependencies, timelines, and resources.
Aligning technology initiatives with business needs, priorities, or strategic goals.
Leading cross-functional teams, facilitating, and coordinating with technical staff, business stakeholders, and vendors.
Identifying and proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies across complex initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including translating business needs into technical requirements and reporting on status, issues and risks to various stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused approach and ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments.
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 programs or portfolios, including prioritization, resource alignment, and outcome tracking.
Experience working in a public sector or government environment, including familiarity with policies, standards, or regulatory requirements.
Experience coordinating vendor-led implementations, including managing deliverables and integration with internal systems.
Experience supporting technology adoption or organizational change, including communication, training, or stakeholder engagement.
Experience with data initiatives, system integrations, or enterprise platforms (e.g., M365, identity systems, Power Platform, or similar tools).
Experience using project or program management tools (e.g., scheduling tools, portfolio tools, dashboards) to track progress and outcomes.
Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks).
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-9 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.
