Information Technology Supervisor

Minnesota IT Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Minnesota seeks a Paid Leave Development Supervisor to direct a team of developers and quality assurance analysts. This role requires a minimum of four years in IT application development, including supervision of complex projects. The position is hybrid but requires onsite presence at least 50% of the time. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, focusing on delivering high user satisfaction. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of IT experience in Application Development.
• Two (2) years of lead work or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading large, complex software development projects.
• Strong communication and people engagement skills to deliver positive user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Direct Paid Leave developers and quality assurance analysts.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Paid Leave applications.
• Hire, coach, and supervise team members.
• Collaborate as a contributing member of the team and ensure high-performance results.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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 Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade.

Job Summary

As a Paid Leave Development Supervisor, you will direct Paid Leave developers and quality assurance analysts who are responsible for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Paid Leave applications and related documentation for the Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED). This position will lead the Paid Leave Development unit and is considered the highest-level technical source within this team and must have expertise, training and experience in multiple technologies. This includes responsibility to hire, coach/develop, supervise, and train developers and quality assurance analysts. This position will be a contributing member of this team as well as being responsible for the supervision and training of this team.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 180 5th St E, 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. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of IT experience in Application Development.

Experience must include:

• Two (2) years of lead work or supervisory experience.
• Experience with leading software development; must include software development leadership of large, complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through change.
• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution‑oriented problem‑solving, complemented by formal or informal leadership and people engagement skills to deliver positive user experiences and high‑performing results.

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. Minnesota IT Services is not able to complete Form I‑983 or any other form that requires that the employer certifying to using E‑Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.