Remote Workforce Development Product Owner

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking a Workforce Development Technical Product Owner to lead stakeholder and technical product management for multiple workforce development technology systems in a telework-eligible, full-time role based in St. Paul.

The position directs program and agency leadership in technology decisions and collaborates with MN.IT, analysts, developers, and external providers to deliver a robust digital workforce platform.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in digital transformation or technical project ownership including managing projects involving technology analysts or developers and/or experience in leading, implementing, or managing large information technology systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, political science, business, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience; a master's degree may substitute for eighteen months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to design and implement innovative solutions and deliver a roadmap for DEED’s digital workforce services.
• Represent program and agency leadership in technology decisions and approval of configured, procured, or developed functionality.
• Work with DEED and MN.IT leadership and provide direction to technical staff and external service providers.
• Authorize and manage system specifications, quality control, and training activities for technology products.
• Provide prioritization of changes and identify shared interests and opportunities for shared investment amongst stakeholders.
• Manage product communication plans, customer satisfaction measurement, and contribute to DEED’s long-term technology plan.

Skills

Digital transformation

Tech product ownership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, political science, business, or related field

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking a Workforce Development Technical Product Owner to lead stakeholder and technical product management for multiple workforce development technology systems in a telework-eligible, full-time role based in St. Paul.

The position directs program and agency leadership in technology decisions and collaborates with MN.IT, analysts, developers, and external providers to deliver a robust digital workforce platform.