> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1757954-it-advanced-project-manager-its5](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1757954-it-advanced-project-manager-its5). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Advanced Project Manager - ITS5 - **Company:** State of Minnesota - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $82,638.0 - $141,274.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, DevOps, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9376aa3460d8af05 ## About the Role To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here: This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing IT project and program management functions, including extensive experience leading complex, multi-team or multi-system IT programs that include modernization and/or cloud transformation initiatives spanning multiple technologies or enterprise solutions. Experience must include: * Coordinating work across multiple technical or business teams, divisions, or agencies, including managing interdependencies, risks, and shared priorities. * Understanding IT service delivery environments, including DevOps principles, operational readiness, and the integration of development and operations practices. * Managing technology modernization programs that include cloud transformation, enterprise platforms, and custom-developed application ecosystems. * Applying recognized project delivery methodologies (iterative, hybrid, or waterfall) including scope, schedule, budget, communication, and risk management. * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including translating complex technical or program information in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding among leadership, partners, and team members. * Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, including building collaborative relationships and facilitating productive engagement across technical and business groups. 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., * Demonstrated leadership of enterprise-level or multi-agency IT programs with statewide impact, such as platform consolidation, multi-system integration or enterprise service transformation. * Experience navigating complex governance structures, including presenting to executive-level committees, aligning competing priorities, and facilitating decisions across multiple agencies or divisions. * Experience organizing or structuring programs in partnership with business leaders, ensuring clear priorities, defined roles, and sustained engagement across divisions or agencies. * Experience leading or coordinating initiatives that integrate multiple enterprise systems, platforms, or shared services, particularly in complex public-sector or human services environments. * Experience working within Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) or Minnesota state agency IT ecosystems, including familiarity with statewide governance, funding models, modernization practices, and enterprise technology standards. * Advanced program or portfolio delivery experience, including scaled Agile program management, enterprise Agile frameworks, or certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or comparable credentials. ## Description In this role you will strategically structure and coordinate complex IT programs and projects that span MNIT divisions supporting DHS, DCYF, DCT, MNIT Enterprise, MNIT Security, ensuring shared priorities, aligned direction, and effective delivery across the human services technology landscape. This role provides program-level coordination and IT relationship management across MNIT HSDS and partner divisions to ensure alignment on enterprise initiatives, shared technical platforms, and statewide technology direction. The incumbent will translate cross-division and agency priorities into coordinated plans, identify and manage cross-agency dependencies, and support delivery of initiatives that impact the broader human services technology environment. In addition, this position manages projects as needed using recognized project management methodologies, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. This role combines high-level program leadership with strong relationship-building and communication skills to advance work in environments with multiple stakeholders, governance structures, and interdependent systems. This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last 24 - 36 months., 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 * Other legally required checks 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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