Job Title: Senior Project Manager/IT Program Manager
Job Code: MNSITE-3873 / 115392
Client: Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) / Department of Corrections (DOC)
Location: Minnesota -
Remote Duration: Through
08/31/2027 Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CT (40 hrs/week)
Closing Date: 09/17/2026 @ 2:00 PM CDT Interview: Microsoft Teams
Anticipated Start: October 13, 2026 or upon execution of Work Order Contract
Position OverviewMinnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking an experienced IT Program / Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, enterprise-level initiative covering the full project lifecycle from planning through production launch.
The role will oversee Data Management, PRISM implementation, systems integration, data integration, analytics/reporting, infrastructure, governance, and technology modernization, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end project management for DOC IT projects.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and schedules.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
- Identify, assess, track, and mitigate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
- Maintain accurate RAID logs.
- Manage resource allocation and team workloads.
- Lead stakeholder communication across IT leadership, business teams, technical teams, and vendors.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide status reports, presentations, and briefings.
- Facilitate resolution of conflicts, issues, and competing priorities.
- Lead cross-functional internal and vendor teams.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, deliverables, and accountability.
- Maintain project charters, status reports, project plans, and other documentation.
- Prepare leadership reports and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Required Skills- 7+ years managing large, complex IT projects in enterprise environments.
- Experience with procurement/RFP processes and COTS implementations.
- Experience managing software development initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a program or portfolio.
- Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
- Experience managing internal/external project teams and stakeholders.
- Strong vendor management and accountability experience.
- Experience with risk, issue, assumption, and dependency management / RAID logs.
- Proven ability to deliver complex IT projects on schedule and within budget.
- Experience with cloud computing, software development, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
- Experience in a corrections or public safety environment.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, enterprise technology, and IT infrastructure.
- Experience with SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Azure, and AWS.
- Experience with technology lifecycle management.
- Proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
Project FocusThe initiative includes:
- Data Management capabilities covering data ownership, stewardship, and governance.
- Building and launching a data integration platform and analytics/reporting capabilities.
- Implementing PRISM, a commercial off-the-shelf configurable solution replacing the customized COMS system.
- Systems integration, synchronization, and interoperability across MNIT/DOC applications.
- Process standardization and modernization of the DOC technology environment.
Primary SkillsIT Project Management | Program Management | Project Planning | Agile | Waterfall | Hybrid Methodology | Procurement | RFP | COTS | Vendor Management | Risk Management | RAID | Stakeholder Management | SDLC | Cloud Computing | Azure | AWS | SaaS | PaaS | IaaS | Systems Integration | Data Integration | Data Management | MS Project | Azure DevOps | Jira | Confluence | Microsoft Teams | Excel | PowerPoint | PMPThis is a remote position.
