We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, results-driven IT Project Manager with exemplary communication skills, stakeholder management and proactive leadership. This individual will provide program and project management for a wide range of projects and initiatives supporting the Pollution Control Agency. These projects may be large, highly visible and require collaboration with a variety of business, technology and possibly vendor resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:
This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT project management functions, including implementation of small to medium scale, cross-functional projects in a technology environment. Experience must include:
- Demonstrated achievements in project leadership, including proactive planning, tracking, directing and implementing complex projects on time and with desired functionality.
- Experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of industry best practices in project management, business analysis, and design techniques.
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
- Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills.
- Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
- Ability to ensure quality and consistency across multiple projects in the use of project planning, scheduling, scope and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices.
- Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, resolve interpersonal conflict, motivate and develop team members, and influence stakeholders and key decision-makers;
- Resource or capacity planning experience;
- Experience giving formal presentations to business audiences;
- PMP certification preferred or thorough knowledge and demonstrated execution of project management methodology, including documentation.
- Effective communication with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to learn quickly, understand and apply new knowledge.
- Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiples areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
- Experience with Business Analysis, working with teams to capture requirements, identify business needs, success criteria, and establish test plans.
- Experience working with vendors, writing and managing contracts.
Why Work For Us
Minnesota IT Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, defined benefit pension plan, tax-deferred compensation plan (457), generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. In addition, at the management’s discretion, Minnesota IT Services offers flexible work scheduling, telework options, mentorship opportunities, employee recognition and reward programs, and paid training and development. Join Minnesota IT Services now and stay for a career!
How to Apply
This vacancy is open for all qualified applicants. Contractual obligations will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.
Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.
RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all of the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Mai N. Vang at mai.n.vang@state.mn.us or 651/201-1033.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota IT Services is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. Minnesota IT Services recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
It is the policy of MNIT Services to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees. 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 you need. To request an accommodation for an interview, please contact Mai N. Vang at Mai.N.Vang@state.mn.us.
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