IT Project Manager

Working Title: IT Project Manager Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3 Agency: Minnesota IT Services Job ID: 90546 Location : St. Paul Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 01/01/2026 Closing Date : 01/12/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services Division/Unit : Department of Health Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually Job Class Option : Project Management Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE) FLSA Status : Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : 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 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services () (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. The IT Project Manager exists to formally project manage the development, enhancement or retirement of complex information technology & business area solutions, systems, processes and services delivered on a statewide basis. Included are technologies that span the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, systems and enterprise software applications. The IT Project Manager will be the focal point for project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure using industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and by MNIT. The project manager requires more direction, coaching, and mentoring when leading and problem solving for projects. This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert North, St. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 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. Minimum Qualifications To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here here () : This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT project management functions. Experience must include: Provide project management on complex projects with IT areas to develop, enhance or retire statewide technology solutions, leading various levels and types of staff from other divisions in the design, development and implementation of small to large and/or complex information systems and related services. Lead, advise, assist and review the work of other MNIT staff, and customer and vendor staff that comprises the project team as required or directed. Manage project activities to schedule and budget using Gantt Charts, PERT diagrams, project costing, and milestone charts as required or directed. Experience managing a software development project using the Agile Methodology. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding. Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences. Preferred Qualifications Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize, delegate, and escalate appropriately. Ability to lead diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and influence stakeholders to achieve project goals within defined constraints. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies. Experience with delivering custom developed systems for the business, implementing Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) solution and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the business. Experience with creating procurement documents and contract initiation and management. Project Management Professional Certification and Certified Scrum Master 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.