IT Governance & Portfolio Lead

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cannabis Management Office in Minnesota seeks an IT Business Manager to lead IT governance and portfolio management, coordinating cross-functional initiatives with MNIT and agency leaders. You will guide IT investments and policy alignment to support strategic outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record in managing complex IT projects within a government setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of IT project management experience.
• Experience leading IT projects through the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
• Experience coordinating IT governance, policy development, investment priorities, and interagency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide agency-wide leadership in IT governance frameworks and portfolio management.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and establish policies, performance measures, and accountability frameworks.
• Serve as strategic liaison between agency business units, agency leadership, and MNIT to align priorities.
• Advise leadership on IT governance, strategic alignment, and emerging operational needs.

Skills

IT governance

Portfolio management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cannabis Management Office in Minnesota seeks an IT Business Manager to lead IT governance and portfolio management, coordinating cross-functional initiatives with MNIT and agency leaders. You will guide IT investments and policy alignment to support strategic outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a track record in managing complex IT projects within a government setting.