Job Information
State of Minnesota IT Senior Project Manager - ITS5 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title : Senior IT Project Manager
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID: 93552
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Limited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 04/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: MNIT Enterprise
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 hourly; $85,900 - $141,817 annually
Job Class Option: Project Management
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
End Date: Anticipated to last up to one (1) year
FLSA: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.
This position exists to formally manage projects that are critical to the success of the MNIT Enterprise Security Office (ESO). These projects support the enhancement and modernization of the Security Services Enterprise and the Cybersecurity Programs. These efforts are tied to legislative funding that is provided through 2027. Included are technology projects that span the disciplines of the Cybersecurity Program and enhance foundation cybersecurity infrastructure, services, processes, tools and technologies.
The incumbent will be the Sr. Project Manager for the LoginMN SSO project which is a web-based platform allowing end to end management of user identities. This project/program Sr. Project Manager will use an agile methodology and 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.
The incumbent ensures 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. The end goal of the position 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 one (1) year.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 N. Robert Street, Suite 2800 St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.
Experience leading large, complex IT projects or programs with responsibility for full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
Experience applying project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMBOK) to deliver technology solutions
Experience managing project scope, schedule, risks, issues, and change control across multiple stakeholders.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating work across multiple business and IT areas.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of large-scale IT systems or enterprise solutions
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor’s degree for one (1) year; and an associate’s degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience managing enterprise-level or statewide IT projects, particularly in cybersecurity or infrastructure initiatives.
Experience working on identity and access management (IAM) or security-related systems and services.
Experience leading projects funded through legislative appropriations or grant-funded initiatives, including reporting and compliance requirements.
Experience applying Agile methodologies in complex, multi-team environments, including coordinating across multiple workstreams.
Experience performing business analysis (BA) and/or quality assurance (QA) activities within IT projects.
Experience developing and delivering executive-level status reporting, risk communication, and stakeholder presentations.
Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.