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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities · 18 hours ago

Information Technology Spec 4 - NextGen Project Manager, Procurement

St. Paul

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$36.52/hr - $61.14/hr

5+ years exp

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is seeking an Information Technology Spec 4 - NextGen Project Manager, Procurement. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of enterprise Academic and Student Affairs technology projects, focusing on project objectives through consulting, planning, and execution while ensuring successful project completion and stakeholder engagement.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Management of a diverse and impactful portfolio of enterprise Academic and Student Affairs technology projects (e.g., NextGen Student companion projects procurement)

Accomplishing project objectives by consulting, planning, facilitating, executing and evaluating project components to ensure successful project completion and service implementation while keeping project stakeholders and sponsors fully informed

Leading the development, management, and oversight of contractual relationships and resources at Minnesota State, with a particular emphasis on system-wide and master contracts

Qualification

Procurement ProcessesProject ManagementPublic Procurement LawsProject Management CertificationHigher Education ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible project management experience, including experience successfully managing large complex IT or procurement/contract vendor management projects. A bachelor's degree can substitute for one (1) year of professional experience

Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement processes for large-scale IT projects within a public sector or higher education environment, including RFPs, RFIs, and/or RFQs

Familiarity with public procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards, including competitive bidding, transparency requirements and vendor selection

Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate ability to lead multiple project teams

Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse clients, stakeholders and students, fostering a diverse working and learning environment

Advanced interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders

Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Preferred

Masters's degree in technology, business, logistics, procurement, or related field

Formal project management certification such as PMBOK, PMP or PMI

Demonstrated anti-racist outcomes in project management, specifically removing barriers that impact minoritized communities or achieving culturally relevant results

Self-motivated and demonstrates ability to be goal focused and results driven, including driving project related risks, issues and concerns to closure

Experience working in higher education

Benefits

11 paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)

A Pension Plan

457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options

Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long term disability

Professional development

A tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

Company

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.

Founded in 1995

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://minnstate.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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