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Working Title: IT Project Portfolio Manager

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 80966

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/19/2024

• Closing Date : 11/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Department of Education

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually

• Job Class Option : Project Management

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)

• 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 2,600+ 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 Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MNIT MDE manages the technical functions critical to managing public education in Minnesota; supporting systems including funding disbursement and large-scale, public-facing school performance data reporting.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Portfolio Manager to coordinate, improve, and implement the agency-wide Project Portfolio Program. This position plays a critical role in both strategic and tactical management of business and technical projects. The successful candidate will lead the Minnesota IT Services partnering with Minnesota Department of Education's Project Portfolio Program, connecting people, processes, and technology to ensure optimal project outcomes.

As a subject matter expert, you will coordinate the entire project portfolio management process, from initial project request to completion, working closely with project sponsors, owners, and team members across state agencies, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders. Additionally, you will serve as a Senior Project Manager, leading high-priority, high-visibility projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

This role also involved providing training and communication on portfolio management to both internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of transparency and efficiency.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.

Experience must include:

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.

• Experience in change management processes, with a proven ability to guide teams through organizational change effectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff throughout the agency while managing projects and leading personnel.

• Ability to analyze and interpret information, evaluate alternatives, and propose realistic recommendations for improvements.

• Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

• Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale and complex business improvement projects with significant impact.

• Experience delegating projects and tasks, ensuring outcome expectations are met.

• Ability to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve critical management issues effectively.

• Experience coordinating and facilitating the project portfolio management process, connecting with various stakeholders effectively.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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 E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.