IT Project Management Supervisor - Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor

Minnesota IT Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Low-cost medical plans

Pension plan

Training and professional development

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services is seeking an IT Project Management Supervisor to oversee a project management unit responsible for DHS/MNsure system design, development, and implementation.

The role emphasizes supervising project teams, applying PMLC/SDLC governance, and ensuring effective stakeholder collaboration across technical and non-technical domains. Onsite work in St. Paul is required with telework flexibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience leading formal IT project management efforts and enterprise-level projects.
• Experience leading project teams, coaching staff, and evaluating performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication to document and guide adoption of standards.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of PM lifecycle and SDLC governance in system design and implementation.
• Ability to foster mutual understanding and drive change with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a project management unit for DHS/MNsure systems design, development, and implementation.
• Provide direction to staff working on current DHS/MNsure systems and new initiatives.
• Ensure rigor and governance through PMLC/SDLC practices and clear stakeholder communication.

Skills

IT project management leadership

Stakeholder communication

SDLC/PMLC governance

Team supervision

Job description

Working Title: IT Project Management Supervisor

• Job ID: 96973
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/16/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $40.01 - $69.11 / hourly; $83,540 - $144,301 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Job Class: Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

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.

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 Minnesota’s largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.

As the IT Project Management Supervisor, you are responsible for the supervision of a project management unit in the performance of formal project management of new and existing DHS/MNsure systems design, development, and implementation efforts. This position provides direction to staff working on current DHS/MNsure systems and the development of new systems in Integrated Human Services Delivery Framework. Systems include METS, MMIS, MnCHOICES, MAARC, MN-ITS, as well as several other systems that support the work of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position will supervise PM’s that may also work on DCYF or shared system (Human Service and Digital Services) projects.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 540 Cedar Street, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence:

• Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
• Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here:

• Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience leading formal IT project management efforts, including planning, scheduling, scope management, risk management, stakeholder communication, and successful implementation of enterprise-level technology projects.
• Leading project teams, including assigning work, coaching, or evaluating performance of project staff members.
• Evaluating and shaping best practices, project standards, processes, and/or procedures supported by strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly document, explain and guide their adoption.
• Communicating with stakeholders, including presenting project status, facilitating discussions, and resolving issues that support mutual understanding and successful outcomes to both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Applying project management lifecycle (PMLC) and systems development lifecycle (SDLC) practices to ensure rigor, quality, and governance in system design, development, and implementation.
• Communicating clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through organizational, project, or system change.
• Applying customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, supported by formal or informal leadership and engagement to activities that contribute to positive user experiences and high-performing results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of lead work or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with product, iterative/incremental, hybrid, waterfall or agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in building and supporting collaborative, high-performing teams through trust, knowledge sharing, and empowerment of individual team members.
• Experience supporting or managing projects involving DHS/MNsure systems (e.g., METS, MMIS, MnCHOICES, MAARC, MN-ITS, etc.) or similar large-scale public sector systems.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a PMO environment, ensuring consistent project governance, methodology, standards, and delivery of complex enterprise implementations under tight timelines with demonstrated knowledge of project planning, change control, risk management, and project reporting (status reports, milestones, Gantt charts, etc.).
• Experience managing high-visibility, multi-team initiatives by resolving competing priorities and stakeholder conflicts through negotiation, influence, and consensus-building, with strong knowledge of MNIT/DHS and county human services operations.
• Experience managing or coordinating a portfolio of multiple concurrent IT projects and aligning priorities across business and IT leadership.
• Experience managing contractor resources, vendor deliverables, and collaborative work agreements.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• 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

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services 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.

About Minnesota IT Services

Bidders: This vacancy is open for bids and all qualified applicants simultaneously. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with applicable union contract provisions. Current employees of Minnesota IT Services who are currently in a Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor position and who are eligible to bid and apply within the seven (7) day bidding period will be considered prior to filling the position via other means.

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• 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 to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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 encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.