Financial Management Transformation Program Consultant - Management Analyst 4

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Ibrido; USD 71.000 - 106.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a data strategist for the Grants Unit to guide data management projects and modernize SharePoint environments. You will help structure, document, and use grants-related data, build governance practices, and lead cross-functional teams through process improvements.

Responsibilities include data modernization, workflow automation, and change management planning to ensure successful adoption across programs.

Competenze

• Three years of project management experience with large, org-wide initiatives.
• Experience designing and maintaining SharePoint site structures and data solutions.
• Experience with data governance, metadata standards, and data-quality rules.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and maintain SharePoint structures, permissions, workflows, and content.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop datasets, reporting tools, and automation.
• Establish metadata standards, data dictionaries, and governance documentation.
• Align data strategies with Grants Unit goals and MDH priorities.
• Develop roadmaps, governance structures, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Manage risks, changes, and user adoption throughout the project.

Conoscenze

Project management

SharePoint design

Data governance

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Strumenti

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Whiteboard

Descrizione del lavoro

Working Title: Financial Management Transformation Program Consultant

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 96590

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes/Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited/Temporary

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/03/2026

• Closing Date : 11/09/2026

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health

• Division/Unit : Finance Management /FMT Fin Proc Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / hourly; $71,138 - $105,506 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• End Date : 06/30/2027

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

Looking for a chance to lead an important data-focused initiative? The Minnesota Department of Health is hiring a data strategist to guide Grants Unit initiatives related to data management projects within the Grants Unit. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the how the agency structures, documents and uses grants-related data by building modern SharePoint environments, improving data governance, and supporting workflow automation. If you're good at working with different groups, organizing plans, and helping organizations adjust to new ways of working, this could be the job for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain SharePoint site structures, permissions, workflows, and content for grants operations.

• Manage multiple SharePoint and data projects and guide cross-functional teams developing features, datasets, and reporting tools.

• Establish metadata standards, data dictionaries, data quality rules, and governance documentation.

• Align SharePoint and data strategies with Grants Unit goals and MDH information priorities.

• Develop long-term plans for modernization, workflow automation, data development, and reporting enhancements.

• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and support user adoption through change management planning.

• Guide teams from different parts of the organization through planning, process mapping, and steps for implementing changes.

• Create project plans, roadmaps, and materials for leadership to keep the project on track.

• Work with stakeholders across programs, finance, IT partners, and leadership to keep everyone aligned.

• Help manage change by tracking risks, decisions, dependencies and actions needed to ensure successful adoption of new data and SharePoint practices.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end of 06/30/2027.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in project management, with a background of leading complex, organization-wide initiatives, and includes the following experience:

• Experience designing and maintaining SharePoint site structures, permissions, workflows, and data-supported content solutions.

• Experience managing multiple SharePoint or data projects, including leading cross-functional teams to develop datasets, reporting tools, and workflow automation.

• Experience establishing data governance practices such as metadata standards, data dictionaries, data quality rules, and supporting change management for new data systems.

• Facilitating large group meetings and decision-making sessions using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Whiteboard, Teams, or similar.

• Developing and implementing project roadmaps, governance structures, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Qualifications to be further be assessed during the interview process:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

• Skilled at leading meetings and resolving disagreements, helping teams work together to reach decisions and clear next steps.

• Able to think ahead, solve problems, and identify potential issues early, then find ways to address them.

• Flexible and able to adapt quickly in a busy environment, staying calm and effective under pressure.

• Able to work well with others, build strong relationships, and earn trust across different parts of the organization.

Educational Equivalencies:

A related degree will substitute for experience as follows: A master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience. A bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience. An associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, public administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent recognized project management credential.

• Experience working within Minnesota state government or similar large public sector organizations.

• Familiarity with financial management processes, data systems, and reporting in a government setting.

• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Business Process Mapping.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.