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Working Title: Strategic Project Manager

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 81150

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/24/2024 . Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position .

• Date Posted : 10/18/2024

• Closing Date : 10/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCY - Payroll / DCYF Management/Operations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes (5%)

• Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency is effective July 1, 2024.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available *

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is excited to announce that we have a Project Manager position available. If you are looking to work alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for helping others and be part of an agency that is committed to creating positive change within our communities, then we have a great opportunity for you!

As the DCYF Strategic Project Manager you will:

• Lead high-level (agency-wide, administration-wide or cross-agency/governmental) efforts directed at organizational effectiveness, alignment, equity, and change management

• Direct strategic planning and evaluation implementation efforts across multiple partners to drive decision-making and policy development at the highest levels

• Manage leadership initiatives across DCYF, in coordination with external partners and stakeholders as applicable

• Provide strategic direction on a system of leadership that advances the agency’s mission and develops current and future leaders

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

3 years of strong consulting/project management, analytical and problem-solving skills focused on large scale, highly visible projects with the ability to think strategically and align projects with business goals. Experience must demonstrate:

• Project management, leading complex projects across administrations and organizations designed to provide strategic leadership.

• Complex problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

• Building and overseeing effective workgroups and teams with a variety of stakeholders and perspectives.

• Facilitation of group discussions, public speaking, and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.

• Leading the development of detailed action plans.

• Strong human relations skills set with ability to inform, facilitate, negotiate with and broker agreements between individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level analytical ability with extensive background in roles related in government

• Knowledge of state government programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services policy and procedures, and of government functions and relations.

• Ability to work with executive leadership.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.