Workforce Planning & Management Director

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,577 - 130,312; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Workforce Planning and Management Director to lead strategic workforce initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will shape and execute workforce strategies that align with long-term business objectives, ensuring the agency has a skilled workforce ready to deliver essential services. You will oversee the planning and integration of talent optimization programs, utilizing data analytics to develop solutions that drive success. If you are passionate about workforce transformation and creating sustainable solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the agency's future.

Qualifications

• Two years of managerial experience or three years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in workforce programs and metrics development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Align agency needs with workforce strategies and manage the Strategic Workforce Management Plan.
• Develop metrics and programs for workforce optimization and employee experience.

Skills

Workforce Planning

Data Analytics

Change Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Job description

Workforce Planning & Management Director

Minnesota Department of Transportation

This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,577.00/yr - $130,312.00/yr

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven Workforce Planning and Management Director to lead our agency’s strategic workforce planning and management program. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing workforce strategies that align with the agency’s long-term business objectives, ensuring we have a workforce ready to deliver our services and drive success. You will oversee the planning, integration, and delivery of an agency-wide plan for talent optimization utilizing data analytics while collaborating across departments to develop data-driven solutions. If you are passionate about driving workforce transformation and creating sustainable solutions, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact.

Responsibilities are to:

• Align the needs and priorities of the agency with its workforce.
• Manage and implement the agency’s Strategic Workforce Management Plan.
• Develop and manage metrics and reporting mechanisms in support of workforce planning and management, and strategic staffing.
• Develop and implement agency programs for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), trades career exploration and outreach, and the overall employee experience.
• Supervise a team of three professionals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of managerial experience OR three years of professional supervisory experience OR four years of advanced professional experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience leading, developing and implementing workforce programs, goals, and objectives, including your experience developing and implementing workforce strategies for both short-term and long-term impact.
• Experience influencing and guiding change within an organization.
• Experience developing workforce metrics and goals.
• Experience advising leadership, managers, and stakeholder groups on recommendations and decisions.

APPLY ONLINE BY 3/31/2025:

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID “84548” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
• Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
• Click “Apply for Job”
• When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media – LinkedIn – Job slot.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources, Management, and Other

Industries

Human Resources Services, Government Administration, and Transportation Programs