IT Project Manager - Information Technology Spec 3

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee the development, configuration, and enhancement of complex IT projects in collaboration with MnDOT. You will manage contracts, RFPs, financial tracking and project initiation through closure using PMBOK and Agile practices.

Based at 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, this role requires on-site work with potential for limited telework. Strong communication and leadership are essential to deliver quality, user-focused IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering IT projects with scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Delivery of IT projects using iterative, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Clear, effective communication to facilitate mutual understanding.
• Customer-focused approach with active listening and problem-solving for positive user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, configuration and enhancement of complex IT projects and business solutions.
• Lead IT contracts, including consultant contracts, RFPs, financial tracking and invoice approvals, project initiation and closure.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder comms

Customer focus

Education

IT degree substitution policy

Job description

IT Project Manager - Information Technology Spec 3

Working Title: IT Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID: 97654
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually
• Job Class Option: Project Management
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – Professional Employees (MAPE)

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 in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.

Job Summary

As an IT Project Manager for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Department of Transportation (MnDOT), you will manage the development, configuration and enhancement of complex information technology projects and business solutions, systems, processes, and services. You will be the point for contracts, including IT consultant contracts, Request for Proposals (RFPs), financial tracking & invoice approvals, project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure using industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the Agile framework and by Minnesota IT Services. You will provide project management and lead the development of large projects of medium complexity and risk in support of the Statewide enterprise and the business. You will also support business analysis and quality assurance on large projects. You will also ensure quality and consistency across multiple projects in the use of project planning, scheduling, scope and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices. Get ready to dive into a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities!

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul , Minnesota at least 50% 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 are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience must include:

This Position requires a minimum of three (3) years experience as a dedicated IT Project Manager managing, performing and coordinating Information Technology (IT) projects for complex business initiatives, products, or technology initiatives.

• Applying project management practices to plan, coordinate, and deliver information technology (IT) projects for complex business initiatives products, or technology initiatives; including scope, budget, schedule, risk, issue, change control, reporting and stakeholder management.
• Managing the delivery of information technology (IT) projects or technology initiatives using iterative, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
• Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for one (1) year; and an associate’s degree for six (6) months.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with IT contracts - project procurement management: procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration and support, and contract closeout.
• Experience as an IT Project Manager or Scrum Master in the development of new system functionality, custom developed systems, and implementing Vendor Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for complex business initiatives.
• Experience managing projects within Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) or another large public-sector IT organization, especially involving statewide systems or multi-agency collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Agile Scrum Master, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including building and maintaining the product roadmap and release schedules; facilitate daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, and Retrospectives.
• Experience using Human Centered Design principles and practices in IT projects.
• Experience applying the System Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and associated methodologies, principles, standards, and best practices, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and accessibility standards.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse team, resolve conflicts, develop team accountability, effectively manage change, facilitate meetings, listen to and influence stakeholders and team members, build consensus, and negotiate and persuade to achieve project outcome.

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
• 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.

Veterans

To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:

Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:

Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.

Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.

Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

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 an ITS3/Project Management 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.

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

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

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
• 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.