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

Contact Email karla.larson@state.mn.us

If you have questions about the position, contact Mandie Stevenson at mandie.stevenson@state.mn.us.

Date Posted: 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 to Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Job Description: 

JOB SUMMARY
As the IT Advanced Project Manager you will manage the development, enhancement or retirement of complex information technology & business area solutions, systems, processes and services delivered on a statewide basis. You will manage technologies that span the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, systems and enterprise software applications.

Your position will be the focal point for project and/or program 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 Minnesota IT Services. As the IT Advanced Project Manager you will 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. Your end goal is the successful delivery of projects in a consistent and documented manner.

*This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last through 6/30/2025 with the possibility of being extended.

**This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
-Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a remote telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies.
-Candidates residing outside of Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) require additional review prior to telework approval upon becoming a finalist.
-Candidates located in Minnesota, or a bordering state, do not require additional review.

Requirements: 

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing IT project management functions for large scale, enterprise business initiatives, including leading, advising, assisting, and/or reviewing the work of other project staff members.

Experience must also include the following:
-Experience in project planning, scheduling, scope, and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues and resolution
-Knowledge of the Project Management industry best practices for service/systems creation and development and generally accepted standards outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK)
-Knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
-Experience managing a software development project using the Agile Methodology

*A Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three years of experience, OR related Bachelor’s degree substitutes for two years, OR related Associate’s substitutes for one year.

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history verification**

HOW TO APPLY
View the full job details and apply online by midnight on 5/24/23: https://bit.ly/44UMROz