Development and Application Manager - Systems Analysis Unit Supervisor

Are you IN? We are seeking a motivated individual who is experienced and a dynamic leader to fill the role of Development and Application Manager with the Minnesota State Lottery.

As the Development and Application Manager you will be directly involved in the leadership of the day-to-day operation of the Minnesota State Lottery's information systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the review, analysis, selection, implementation, and support of business applications and development needs to ensure that customers' needs are met in a professional, cost-effective manner, leading to satisfied customers.
• Lead and manage software development teams, including recruitment, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee the full application lifecycle: planning, technical design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Define development standards, best practices, and governance to ensure consistent, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Create and define Project Management standards, best practices, training, and governance. Manage Information Systems project portfolio.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Manage application roadmaps, addressing modernization, integration, and cloud adoption opportunities.
• Ensure all applications align with organizational architecture, compliance needs, SLAs, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead efforts to improve development efficiency through automation, DevOps pipelines, and process optimization.
• Oversee vendor relationships, licensing, and third-party applications as needed.
• Monitor project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Work where you live and make a real difference in the lives of all Minnesotans. Come be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for the Minnesota State Lottery!, The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees.

The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification, * A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Do you have experience in Stakeholder relationship building?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Five (5) years of experience in application development, systems analysis, or software engineering roles. Experience must include the following:

• Experience leading and managing projects using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
• Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications such as ERP systems (JDE), SharePoint, Smartsheet, Go Anywhere, or similar.
• DevOps experience deploying to AWS or other cloud platforms, CI/CD Pipelines.
• Experience developing in C#, Angular, GitHub.

AND

Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience which includes hiring, training, coaching, delegating, performance management, and budget management.

OR

Minimum of two (2) years leading technical teams.

Candidates will be evaluated in the following experience during the interview:

• Ability to communicate technical and business information, written and verbal, to technical and non-technical personnel and exhibit human relations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

*Note: An associate's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field may substitute for six (6) months of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months of experience; a master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; and a doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience., * Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.

• Experience leading or establishing a project management office (PMO), including developing project standards, KPIs and reporting.
• Demonstrated communication, leadership, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor negotiation, and contract oversight experience.
• Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, or API management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and application-level compliance requirements.
• Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications such as ERP systems (JDE), ServiceNow, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Go Anywhere, Power BI or similar.

Pulled from the full job description

• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated approximately $4.2 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.7 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota's environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2.3 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling. Visit www.mnlottery.com for more information.