Digital Transformation Advisor

Minnesota IT Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services is seeking an experienced Digital Transformation Consultant to lead strategic initiatives for a new state agency. This role involves guiding digital transformation efforts, improving service delivery, and requires strong leadership and communication skills. The consultant will work closely with executive leaders to shape the agency’s IT vision.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Full state fringe benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years in senior-level IT leadership or consulting roles.
• Experience in modernization efforts and developing IT strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic digital transformation initiatives.
• Align technology strategies with organizational goals.
• Modernize legacy systems to improve service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cloud Adoption

Service Design

IT Governance

Education

Master's degree in information technology, strategic management, public administration, or closely related field

Bachelor's degree in information technology, strategic management, or closely related field

Associate's degree in information technology, strategic management, or closely related field

Job description

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Minnesota IT Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$109,056.00/yr - $185,351.00/yr

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 (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The MNIT DCYF team supports critical systems and applications that ensure the welfare and development of Minnesota's children, youth, and families. You will be a part of a team that works to provide comprehensive services and support that nurture and protect children, enhance family well-being, and foster youth development across the state.

Job Summary

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Digital Transformation Consultant to lead and support strategic initiatives for a newly established state agency. This plays a critical role in shaping and coordinating enterprise-level digital transformation efforts. The consultant will provide expert-level guidance on aligning technology strategies with organizational goals, modernizing legacy systems, and implementing digital solutions that improve service delivery, efficiency, and accessibility. This role operates under executive direction and requires deep cross-functional expertise, a consultative approach, and the ability to lead and influence state executive leaders and stakeholders at all levels. The position is essential to laying the groundwork for the agency’s long-term IT vision and digital roadmap.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis.
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota and its bordering states are eligible for telework.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last one (1) year.

Qualifications

Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a senior-level IT leadership or IT consulting role, working across organizational boundaries to drive strategic digital transformation or enterprise IT initiatives.

Experience must include:

• Proven ability to lead or advise on modernization efforts involving cloud adoption, service design, IT governance, or emerging technologies.
• Experience developing and implementing IT strategies in alignment with business goals.
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executives, technology teams, and external partners.

A master’s degree in information technology, strategic management, public administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field may substitute for three (3) years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields may substitute for two (2) years; and an associate’s degree in one of these fields may substitute for one (1) year.

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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