> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/266049-it-advanced-project-manager-its4](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/266049-it-advanced-project-manager-its4). 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 - ITS4 - **Company:** State of Minnesota - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $77,106.0 - $127,171.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Disaster Recovery, Systems Development Life Cycle, Information Technology - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=67fa0fa537612dcb ## 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 four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions. Experience must include: * Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure) using industry-standard methodologies such as PMBOK. * Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality controls, including development and maintenance of formal project plans and status reporting. * Experience leading cross-functional teams consisting of technical staff, business stakeholders, and vendors. Experience performing business analysis and/or quality assurance functions, including requirements gathering, validation, and test planning. * Experience managing enterprise or statewide technology solutions, including system implementation, integration, or retirement efforts. * 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., * Experience managing IT projects with budgets up to or exceeding $5 million. * Experience leading service creation or enterprise system development initiatives, including feasibility analysis and business case development. * Experience working within public sector or government IT environments. * Knowledge of multiple SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and ability to determine appropriate methodology based on project complexity. * Experience coordinating disaster recovery, security, or enterprise infrastructure initiatives. * Experience mentoring or coaching project managers or leading project portfolios and managing third-party vendors. * Experience creating Request for Proposals (RFP), procurement documents and contract initiation and management processes. ## Description This position exists to formally project manage the development, enhancement or retirement of complex information technology & business area solutions, systems, processes and services delivered on a statewide basis. Included are technologies that span the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions and processes to support, and enhance foundation infrastructure, services, systems and enterprise software applications. The incumbent 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 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. Projects managed by this position are typically less complex than those led by the more senior ITS5 project managers. The project manager requires more, coaching, and mentoring when leading project problem solving., 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 - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)