Advanced IT Project Manager - ITS4

Minnesota IT Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services is seeking an Advanced IT Project Manager to oversee projects for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The role involves project managing IT solutions and services delivered statewide, focusing on planning, scheduling, and execution.

Candidates should have at least four years of experience in IT project management and familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This position allows telework eligibility for applicants residing in Minnesota or bordering states with supervisory approval.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in IT project management.
• Experience in managing all project phases, including planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and PM lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects using PMBOK standards.
• Manage project scope, risk, change control, and quality across multiple projects.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Stakeholder communication

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Planview

Job description

About the Role

Advanced IT Project Manager. Supported by Minnesota IT Services, this position serves the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and involves project managing the development, enhancement, or retirement of complex IT and business area solutions, systems, processes and services delivered statewide.

Telework is eligible for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state with supervisory approval; candidates must live within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Responsibilities

Act as focal point for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects using industry best practices and standards outlined in PMBOK and MNIT guidelines.

Manage project planning, scheduling, scope, risk, change control, status reporting, issue resolution, and other project controls to ensure quality and consistency across multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience performing IT project management functions.
• 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 SDLC and the PM Lifecycle, including project costs and resource allocation, using project and portfolio management tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to present a 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with the Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, XRay), preferred experience with JIRA administration.
• Demonstrated experience with project and portfolio management tools such as Planview.
• Demonstrated experience with contracting processes (RFOs, PRPs, purchasing and contracts) for Commercial Off 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
• Education Verification
• Other legally required checks

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
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote well‑being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (available for qualifying positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for workplace/life support
• Daily living convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.