Job Details Working Title: IT Advanced Project Manager Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5 Agency: Minnesota IT Services - Job ID: 95174
- 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: 06/30/2026
- Closing Date: 07/06/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Human and Social Digital Svcs (HSDS)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually
- Job Class Option: Project Management
- Classified Status: Unclassified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- End Date: 08/01/2028
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No
Job Summary In this role you will strategically structure and coordinate complex IT programs and projects that span MNIT divisions supporting DHS, DCYF, DCT, MNIT Enterprise, MNIT Security, ensuring shared priorities, aligned direction, and effective delivery across the human services technology landscape. This role provides program-level coordination and IT relationship management across MNIT HSDS and partner divisions to ensure alignment on enterprise initiatives, shared technical platforms, and statewide technology direction. The incumbent will translate cross-division and agency priorities into coordinated plans, identify and manage cross-agency dependencies, and support delivery of initiatives that impact the broader human services technology environment. In addition, this position manages projects as needed using recognized project management methodologies, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. This role combines high-level program leadership with strong relationship-building and communication skills to advance work in environments with multiple stakeholders, governance structures, and interdependent systems.
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last 24 - 36 months.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 540 Cedar Street, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here : This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing IT project and program management functions, including extensive experience leading complex, multi-team or multi-system IT programs that include modernization and/or cloud transformation initiatives spanning multiple technologies or enterprise solutions.
Experience must include:
- Coordinating work across multiple technical or business teams, divisions, or agencies, including managing interdependencies, risks, and shared priorities.
- Understanding IT service delivery environments, including DevOps principles, operational readiness, and the integration of development and operations practices.
- Managing technology modernization programs that include cloud transformation, enterprise platforms, and custom-developed application ecosystems.
- Applying recognized project delivery methodologies (iterative, hybrid, or waterfall) including scope, schedule, budget, communication, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including translating complex technical or program information in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding among leadership, partners, and team members.
- Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, including building collaborative relationships and facilitating productive engagement across technical and business groups.
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 - Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-level or multi-agency IT programs with statewide impact, such as platform consolidation, multi-system integration or enterprise service transformation.
- Experience navigating complex governance structures, including presenting to executive-level committees, aligning competing priorities, and facilitating decisions across multiple agencies or divisions.
- Experience organizing or structuring programs in partnership with business leaders, ensuring clear priorities, defined roles, and sustained engagement across divisions or agencies.
- Experience leading or coordinating initiatives that integrate multiple enterprise systems, platforms, or shared services, particularly in complex public-sector or human services environments.
- Experience working within Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) or Minnesota state agency IT ecosystems, including familiarity with statewide governance, funding models, modernization practices, and enterprise technology standards.
- Advanced program or portfolio delivery experience, including scaled Agile program management, enterprise Agile frameworks, or certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or comparable credentials.
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
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email
[email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at w
[email protected] .
Veterans To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: w [email protected]
Current State Employees - Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.
Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include: - Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals: - Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: - A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
