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Advanced IT Project Manager - ITS4State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
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Advanced IT Project Manager - ITS4

State of Minnesota
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    Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
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    Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
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Working Title: Advanced IT Project Manager Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4 Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94759
Location : St. Paul
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/13/2026
Closing Date : 06/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Pollution Control Agency (PCA).
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range : $37.07 - $61.14 / hourly; $77,402 - $127,660 / annually
Job Class Option : Project Management
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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 who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise for the organization’s applications and agency‑specific support to ensure every Minnesotan has healthy air, sustainable lands, clean water, and a better climate.
Job Summary The IT Advanced Project Manager will formally project manage the development, enhancement or retirement of complex information technology and 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 incumbent will be the focal point for project and/or program 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. This includes ensuring quality and consistency across multiple projects in the use of proactive project planning, scheduling, scope and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices.
This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume:
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.
Experience must include:
Demonstrated experience managing all phases of projects, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and execution to achieve desired functionality and delivery objectives.
Demonstrated experience working with business stakeholders within a cross‑functional matrix environment.
Demonstrated experience in System Development Lifecycle and the Project Management Lifecycle, including project costs and resource allocation, using project and project portfolio management tools.
Demonstrated experience managing projects in both Agile and Waterfall Methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to present customer‑focused project management approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution‑oriented problem‑solving to deliver positive user experiences.
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 Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. Please provide certification number in resume or application.
Demonstrated experience with the Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence and XRay), preferred experience with JIRA administration.
Demonstrated experience with contracting processes (Request for Offers (RFOs) and Request of Purchases (PRPs), Purchasing and Contracts) for Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) products and Vendor Supplied Software Development.
Demonstrated experience working with Federal, State and/or Local governments.
Additional Requirements
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E‑Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F‑1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I‑9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E‑Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Your benefits may include:
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
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
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