Working Title: IT Advanced Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94822
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/25/2026
Closing Date : 08/10/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
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 : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 06/09/2028
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade.
As an IT Advanced Project Manager, you will lead the implementation of the Grants Management System (GMS) at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED manages hundreds of grant programs. This is a vendor solution, so the candidate should have vendor management experience. Scrum master skills are required as the internal team follows Agile methodology, managing their tasks and scrum boards in Azure DevOPs. Knowledge of grants management systems would also be beneficial.
This position will manage the development and enhancement of complex information technology and business solutions, systems, processes, and services. You will provide advanced project management, and lead the development of large, complex information technology solutions in support of the Statewide enterprise and the business. You will also support business analysis and quality assurance on large projects.
In addition, the position will:
be the focal point for project 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;
ensure 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;
delivery of projects in a consistent and documented manner; and, serve to coach, facilitate, remove impediments, change agent and servant leader.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 180 E 5th St. Suite 1200, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:
Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.
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:
Experience reporting on project activities during all phases of the project lifecycle.
Experience to include managing all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of IT projects.
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
Project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure of complex IT projects along with Risk Management, Defect Management, Conflict Management, Vendor Management and other project management controls and practices.
Experience with IT procurement processes, including creating procurement documents and implementing Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) or Software as a Service (SaaS) IT solution for the business
Experience documenting business requirements, supporting business process improvements, and collaborating with technical teams to deliver business solutions.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, facilitating meetings, and communicating effectively with business, technical, and especially vendor stakeholders with the ability to facilitate group discussions that drive decision-making.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the development and/or management of largescale Grants Management Systems
Experience working as a scrum master with Agile methodology, scrum ceremonies and Kanban along with tracking and reporting on project finances.
Experience with Product Management and interfacing with a Product Owner doing Product development.
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.
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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.
