OSP IT Advanced Project Manager - ITS4

Minnesota IT Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Medical & vision plans

Pension plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tax-free accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is seeking an OSP IT Advanced Project Manager in St. Paul to lead procurement- and modernization-focused IT projects for the Office of State Procurement. The role requires coordinating with Admin, vendors, and enterprise teams to ensure alignment with statewide procurement goals

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with onsite presence at 50 Sherburne Ave, St. Paul, MN at least 50% of the time and telework options described for residents near the worksite.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT project management experience.
• Experience managing IT projects through lifecycle (initiation to closure).
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including vendors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects across lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure).
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and issues to ensure project delivery.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies to IT projects.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Agile/Hybrid/Waterfall

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

CAPM

PMP

Job description

• Telework Eligible: Yes - Hybrid
• Education Verification

Working Title: OSP IT Advanced Project Manager

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID: 98317
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes - Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/12/2026
• Closing Date: 11/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Department of Administration
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
• Job Class Option: Project Management
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

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 Minnesota Department of Administration. MNIT Administration supports systems that power the agency’s diverse responsibilities, including procurement, construction projects, leases, and state property maintenance.

As the OSP IT Advanced Project Manager you will serve as the primary IT Project Manager for the Office of State Procurement (OSP). It leads the planning, prioritization, coordination, and execution of OSP’s technology modernization efforts, ensuring all systems support OSP’s mission and statewide procurement activities totaling more than $3B annually.

Working closely with OSP leadership, MNIT partnering with Admin, vendors, and enterprise teams, this role ensures alignment of technology initiatives with OSP’s strategic goals.

This position requires an employee to work onsite at 50 Sherburne Ave, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.

Experience must include:

• Managing IT projects through the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
• Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and change control to ensure successful project delivery.
• Applying project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches, to manage IT projects.
• Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams, including technical staff, business stakeholders, and vendors, to achieve project objectives.
• Developing and maintaining project management documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and risk and issue logs.
• 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 experi

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Certified associate in project management (CAPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge of portfolio, program, and product management principles, including aligning IT project outcomes with strategic business objectives.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing guidance to project team members, including facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and supporting team accountability.
• Experience leading legacy application modernization efforts or long-term technology road mapping.
• Experience with Drupal or other web content management systems, including security roles, accessibility alignment, and modernization planning.
• Skill in designing dashboards and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Experience supporting procurement-related systems, financial systems, or government administrative applications.

Additional Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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.