Single Family Project Manager

Minnesota Housing; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and药

Pension plan

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tax‑free expense accounts

Job summary

Minnesota Housing is hiring a Single Family Project Manager to oversee complex business and technical projects, ensuring processes and systems align with the division's priorities and the agency's strategic plan.

You will lead portfolio efforts, coordinate with IT, and mentor staff while implementing project standards and driving delivery. This role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and results within Minnesota's housing finance context.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience managing complex projects in single‑family mortgage financing.
• Knowledge of risk management and issue resolution for regulatory or financial exposure.
• Ability to elicit business needs and translate into clear goals and tasks.
• Ability to write and manage project documentation and plans.
• Strong cross‑functional communication with multiple business units and IT.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to oversee multiple projects.
• Cultural competency and awareness of diverse world views.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deploy prioritized Single Family projects to support the division and agency plan.
• Lead Single Family efforts for Agency‑wide projects to meet division needs.
• Research and analyze new project opportunities from concept to implementation.
• Lead project portfolio, manage resources, and collaborate with IT.
• Establish and implement project management standards within the division.
• Participate in Single Family Business Operations team planning and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Requirements elicitation

Documentation writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Project Management

PMP certification

Job description

Working Title: Single Family Project Manager

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

• Job ID: 97077
• Location: St Paul, MN
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Date Posted: 09/17/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
• Division/Unit: SF-Business Operations
• Salary Range: $34.07 - $50.53 / Hourly - $71,138 - $105,507 / Yearly

Telework is available per the State of Minnesota policy.

• Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
• Candidates residing in Wisconsin within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
• Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in Wisconsin are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office.

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.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Single Family Project Manager who will manage and communicate complex business and technical projects to ensure that processes and systems support the Single Family division’s priorities, workplan and the agency’s strategic plan.

• Manage and deploy prioritized Single Family projects to ensure that processes and systems support the division workplan and agency strategic plan.
• Lead Single Family efforts for Agency-wide projects so the needs of the Single Family division are met.
• Research and analyze new project opportunities and shepherd from concept through implementation.
• Lead Single Family project portfolio, manage resource allocations and collaborate with IT.
• Establish and implement project management standards within the division to ensure all staff are aware of participation expectations and responsibilities as projects are started and deployed.
• Participate in Single Family Business Operations team planning and leadership activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Three (3) years of experience managing complex projects within single‑family mortgage financing, including applying project management procedures.
• Knowledge of risk management and issue resolution, including the ability to identify, assess, track, and mitigate project risks related to regulatory compliance or financial exposure.
• Skill in eliciting business needs, documenting requirements, and translating them into clear project goals, work packages, and actionable tasks for technical and operational teams.
• Ability to write and manage project documentation, including business requirements, project plans, and related materials.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business units, compliance, finance, IT, vendors, and leadership at various levels.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to oversee multiple concurrent projects, timelines, and stakeholders, with the ability to prioritize, work independently or collaboratively, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one’s own world view and that different world views exist

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Leadership experience in single family mortgage lending operations
• Five (5) years of project management experience in a financial institution
• A Bachelor’s degree, in Business or Project Management
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Reference Checks.
• Job related background checks.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure.

Physical Requirements

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact us at: [e-mail].

About Housing Finance Agency

At Minnesota Housing, we know that affordable housing is an essential part of Minnesota’s infrastructure. When you work here, you’re helping to build stronger communities. We have a national reputation as one of the finest housing finance agencies in the country.

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 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 Assistance Program
• 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 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.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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