Senior IS Project Manager

Metropolitan Council; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,980,000 - 214,074,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council’s Information Services division seeks a Senior IS Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple mid-size IT projects within the PMO framework. You will define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with sponsors, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

You will supervise project teams, develop charters, plans, and status reports, and drive governance processes across divisions.

Qualifications

• Education and experience combinations as listed (degree field and IT/business project management).
• Experience managing IT and business projects is required or strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PMI lifecycle and project management methodologies.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate cross‑functional work.

Responsibilities

• Meet with project sponsors and stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead execution of projects, manage resources, schedules, and budgets to meet scope, cost, and quality.
• Identify resources and assign responsibilities across departments or units as needed.
• Communicate progress and next steps to sponsors and executives through written and verbal updates.
• Collaborate with PMO and other divisions to align projects across the Council.
• Be part of the IS Project Management Office and drive governance across projects.

Skills

PMI lifecycle

PMI methodologies

Windows

ERP systems

Microsoft Planner Premium

MS Office

Project documentation

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Master's degree with three years of experience

Associate degree with seven years of experience

High school diploma/GED with nine years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Planner Premium

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The Regional Administration Division is accepting applications for a Senior IS Project Manager.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 20 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional parks and trails, transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

More information about us on our website.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement, requiring at least two (2) onsite days per week in the St. Paul, Minnesota office or at various Metro Transit locations throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council.

The Senior IS Project Manager provides leadership and management direction to staff assigned to projects, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, transitioning to operational support, and closing out projects. Utilize the IS PMO governance process and templates within the general project and serve as the Project Manager within assigned projects. Facilitate the development of the project plan and documenting project tasks for both internal and external project team members, stakeholders, and consultants or vendors to ensure successful completion of projects. This position is responsible for managing the development of more than one mid-size project simultaneously that requires collaboration and coordination with various work units.

What you would do in this job

• Meet with project sponsors and high-level stakeholders to determine and define project scope, requirements, success criteria/SMART goals and deliverables.
• Complete project charter and/or business case documents and obtain signoff from sponsors on final scope and requirements.
• Lead the execution of assigned projects, resources and schedules to successful completion ensuring that projects meet scope, cost and quality requirements as determined in the project planning stages.
• Identify resources needed and assign responsibilities, negotiating with other departments and/or units, if necessary, for resources.
• Communicate with sponsors and stakeholders in all stages of projects through regular written and verbal communications to keep them updated on the progress of assigned projects and aware of next steps; provide project updates in front of large groups, including Senior Management, as necessary.
• Collaborate with project managers across all Council divisions to identify how assigned projects impact other projects across the Council and to leverage others' work.
• The person in this role will be part of the IS Project Management Office.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree field of study in computer science, business management or project management related field) and experience (managing IT and business projects).

• High school diploma/GED with nine years of experience
• Associate degree with seven years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with five years of experience
• Master's degree with three years of experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of Windows platform and current Internet technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise resource management.
• Skilled in project management software, including Microsoft Planner Premium.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Skilled in developing and maintaining project documentation, including writing project charters, implementation plans, resource plans, status reports and all other required project documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams providing direction, delegation and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Ability to build consensus and motivate people to act and participate.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and delivery of customer centric solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that concisely convey a clear understanding of the message to different audiences.
• Ability to handle conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.
• Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among all employees.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage and support staff in contributing to a dynamic work culture that improves the Council's ability to serve the region.
• We encourage and support staff in bringing the full range of experiences and identities that define them to the workplace.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME / Pay Grade I

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Full Salary Range: $46.06 - $74.71 hourly / $95,804.80 - $155,396.80 annually

Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting. May require travel between primary work site to other sites.

The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make false statements or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affinity Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [e-mail].