Senior IT Project Manager — Hybrid, Regional Impact

Metropolitan Council; St. Paul (AK); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Council is hiring a Senior IS Project Manager to lead multiple IT projects from initiation through closing, aligning scope, cost and quality with sponsors. You will develop plans, manage resources, and report progress to stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes PMI lifecycle knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across Council divisions while ensuring customer-centric solutions and equitable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and IT/business project management experience.
• Experience managing IT and business projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with PMI lifecycle and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple mid-size projects with cross-unit collaboration.
• Develop project plans, scope, and success criteria with sponsors.
• Manage resources, schedules, and budget to meet constraints.
• Provide regular updates to sponsors and senior management.
• Coordinate with other Council divisions to align projects.

Skills

PMI lifecycle

PMI methodologies

Windows knowledge

ERP awareness

Microsoft Planner Premium

Microsoft Office

Project documentation

Effective communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Customer relationship management

Multi-mode communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Planner Premium

Job description

Metropolitan Council is hiring a Senior IS Project Manager to lead multiple IT projects from initiation through closing, aligning scope, cost and quality with sponsors. You will develop plans, manage resources, and report progress to stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes PMI lifecycle knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across Council divisions while ensuring customer-centric solutions and equitable teamwork.