Technology Solutions Project Manager - SouthWest Transit

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthWest Transit is seeking a Technology Solutions Project Manager to lead cross-department efforts in identifying and delivering practical technology improvements that drive quality and organizational impact.

You will actively manage external partners and translate vendor estimates into realistic timelines, serving as the bridge to internal teams and leadership. Strong communication and a strategic mindset are essential to ensure technology investments yield maximum value.

Job description

Job Posting

SouthWest Transit is accepting applications for a Technology Solutions Project Manager.

This role works across departments to understand business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement practical, high-value technology solutions that deliver exceptional quality and organizational impact. A critical responsibility of this position is actively managing external partners engaged on projects within your portfolio, ensuring third-party deliverables align with agency goals while serving as a bridge to internal teams. This person serves as a proactive partner to internal teams and leadership, ensuring peer feedback shapes vendor deliverables, aligning expectations across departments, and translating vendor estimates into realistic operational timelines. Success in this position requires proactive and effective communication with management and leadership regarding project timing, vendor relationships, outputs, and unexpected changes or needs. Success also requires curiosity, collaboration, and a strategic mindset that ensures every technology investment yields maximum performance, usability, and long-term impact. This is a hands-on project lead and solutions role, distinct from standard desktop support or network engineering.

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.