Senior Project Manager

Job Posting End Date: November 19, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $98,176 to $137,384 annually ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 11/19/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Strategic Planning & Data Management department advances the county's strategic priorities by strengthening enterprise-wide digital experience, enhancing organizational alignment, guiding data lifecycle management, and ensuring effective sourcing of goods and services.

The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in advancing these priorities by leading cross-functional complex projects that span multiple departments and impact services across the county. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Project Manager applies project management principles, business process improvement methodologies, and change management practices to address complex organizational challenges. The role conducts business analyses, evaluates alternatives, develops practical solutions, and facilitates stakeholder engagement to achieve project objectives and support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities include business analyses, facilitating stakeholder engagement, developing and executing comprehensive project plans, establishing timelines and resource requirements, managing project schedules and key milestones, coordinating vendor partnerships, and ensuring successful project delivery from initiation through implementation.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of December 7, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $98,176 to $137,384 annually ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Project Manager.

• Serve as a primary contact for new and enterprise-wide projects across Anoka County, ensuring that project objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement tools standards, schedules, and contracts in support of Anoka County projects.
• Leverage reporting, analysis tools, models, data gathering systems, documentation procedures, and quality performance standards to complete projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies by identifying resources required, derived benefits, operating expense, and alternatives to the proposed project.
• Develop and implement solutions to customer and vendor needs to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with departments to identify business needs, process improvements, and project requirements to support successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and working sessions to support collaboration, issue resolution, and decision-making.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, milestones, and performance measures, providing updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support implementation and adoption activities by coordinating communications, training, and stakeholder engagement efforts related to assigned projects.
• Assist departments in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiency as part of project planning and implementation activities.
• Provide direction and oversight for tasks and troubleshooting pertaining to assigned projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience managing projects, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, supporting business process improvements, developing project plans, or leading implementations efforts.

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience identifying and implementing business process improvements, workflow analysis, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing technology solutions and supporting organizational change to drive successful adoption and results.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, engage stakeholders, and build collaborative relationships
• Project management training or certification such as PMP or CAPM.
• Certifications in change management, process improvement, or Agile methodologies such as Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or related methodologies.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.
• Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to security technology equipment depending on assignment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.