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IT Advanced Project Manager
Company Name: 
Minnesota IT Services
Contact: 

If you have questions about the position, contact Kristen Haider at kristen.haider@state.mn.us and reference job ID 76061.

Date Posted: 
Saturday, April 27, 2024 to Monday, May 6, 2024
Job Description: 

As an IT Advanced Project Manager, you will manage the development and enhancement of complex information technology and business solutions, systems, processes, and services. You will provide advanced project management, and lead the development of large, complex information technology solutions in support of the Statewide enterprise and the business. You will also support business analysis and quality assurance on large projects.

In addition, the position will:
-be the focal point for project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure using industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and by MNIT;
-ensure quality and consistency across multiple projects in the use of project planning, scheduling, scope and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution and other project management controls and practices;
-delivery of projects in a consistent and documented manner; and,
-serve to coach, facilitate, remove impediments, change agent and servant leader.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
-Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
-Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Additional position details:
-The position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is anticipated to last up to two (2) years and may be extended.

Requirements: 

Position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Experience must include:
-Risk Management, Defect Management, Conflict Management and other project management controls and practices using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
-Project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure of complex IT projects.
-Ability to manage a project using Agile, Waterfall, and a hybrid mix of both Iterative and Waterfall frameworks.
-Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding amongst all parties.
-Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

A master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR a related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR a related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

HOW TO APPLY
View the full job posting and apply online by midnight on 5/6/2024: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEA...