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Resume tips available here: This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions. Experience must include: * Managing IT projects through the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure. * Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and change control to ensure successful project delivery. * Applying project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches, to manage IT projects. * Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams, including technical staff, business stakeholders, and vendors, to achieve project objectives. * Developing and maintaining project management documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and risk and issue logs. * 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 large, complex IT projects involving multiple business areas, technical teams, and stakeholders. * Experience delivering IT projects involving custom-developed applications, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. * Experience performing business analysis functions, including gathering and documenting business and technical requirements, evaluating solutions, and supporting quality assurance and testing activities. * Experience applying System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and practices throughout IT project delivery., * Possession of a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. * Knowledge of portfolio, program, and product management principles, including aligning IT project outcomes with strategic business objectives. * Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing guidance to project team members, including facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and supporting team accountability. ## Description This position serves as an IT Advanced Project Manager within Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), supporting the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The position is responsible for managing complex IT projects involving the development, enhancement, implementation, and retirement of technology solutions, systems, and services. The incumbent leads cross-functional project teams and oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with business needs, organizational priorities, and established project management standards. This position works collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders, agency leadership, and vendors to coordinate project activities, resolve issues, communicate project status, and support the successful delivery of IT solutions. This position requires an employee to work onsite at 444 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence: * Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%. * Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%. * Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles., 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-9 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