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Minnesota IT Services · 1 day ago

IT Project Manager - ITS3

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$33.38/hr - $54.87/hr

3+ years exp

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota, and they are seeking an IT Project Manager to manage complex information technology projects for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The role involves overseeing project initiation, planning, execution, and closure while ensuring quality and consistency across multiple projects.

AppsInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the development, configuration and enhancement of complex information technology projects and business solutions, systems, processes, and services

Be the point for contracts, including IT consultant contracts, Request for Proposals (RFPs), financial tracking & invoice approvals

Provide project management and lead the development of large projects of medium complexity and risk

Support business analysis and quality assurance on large projects

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

Qualification

IT project managementAgile Scrum MasterProject planningCOTS solutionsSaaS solutionsIT contracts managementCommunication skillsCustomer-focused approachProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing IT project management functions

Experience must include: Project planning, scheduling, scope, and risk management, status reporting, ensuring quality and consistency, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices

Experience as an IT Project Manager or Scrum Master in the development of new system functionality, custom developed systems, and implementing Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the business

Knowledge and experience with IT contracts - project procurement management: procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration and support, and contract closeout

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

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months

Preferred

Experience with technologies that span the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions, and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, business systems and enterprise software applications

Experience as an Agile Scrum Master, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including building and maintaining the product roadmap and release schedules; facilitate daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, and Retrospectives

Demonstrated achievements in the development and implementation of managing IT projects or initiatives on time, and per requirements and desired results

Experience using Human Centered Design principles and practices in IT projects

Experience applying the System Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and associated methodologies, principles, standards, and best practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and accessibility standards

Ability to handle numerous projects, prioritize, delegate, and escalate appropriately including the ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently, define problems as they arise, and recommend alternative solutions

Proven ability to work with a diverse team, resolve conflict, develop team accountability, effectively manage change, facilitate meetings, listen to and influence stakeholders and team members, build consensus, and negotiate and persuade to achieve project outcome

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care