Job Information
State of Minnesota IT Portfolio Manager - IS Manager in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: IT Portfolio Manager
Job Class: Information Systems Manager
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 77560
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/15/2024
Closing Date : 07/05/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Division/Unit : Department of Corrections (DOC)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $44.86 - $76.77 / hourly; $93,668 - $160,296 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Corrections (DOC). The MNIT DOC team runs many unique applications that manage the information and security of the department, supporting 4,500 employees across 10 prisons and 50 field offices located throughout the state.
As an IT Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading MNIT DOC’s Project Management Office (PMO) for the Department of Corrections, including technical and financial operations. This consists of Project Management, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance; as well as other team leadership assignments as required. You will oversee the strategic management and optimization of IT investments across the organization. It is responsible for aligning IT projects and initiatives with business objectives, maximizing the value of IT investments, and ensuring efficient resource allocation. Primary responsibilities include IT Portfolio Strategy Development, Portfolio Planning & Governance, Resource Allocation and Optimization, Risk Management, Performance Monitoring and Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor and Supplier Management, Technology Innovation and Evaluation, Change Management and Adoption, and Continuous Improvement.
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:
This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in IT program and portfolio management and managing a project management office, project management, business analysis, quality assurance and resource management to include a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Two (2) years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or two (2) years of experience in an external IT Architect role may substitute for the required supervisory experience.
Experience must include:
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall for managing IT projects effectively.
Experience with IT governance processes and procedures.
Skilled in developing IT portfolio strategies aligned with organizational objectives and priorities.
Experience monitoring and communicating portfolio performance through KPIs and metrics.
Experience with vendor management practices for evaluating, selecting, and managing third-party vendors and service providers.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading a PMO through transition from project to product management.
Experience with transition from waterfall to Agile.
Experience managing and leading IT governance including creation and\or process improvement.
Demonstrated success maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders including executive leadership and sponsors.
Change management skills and experience.
Business relationship management experience.
Demonstrated success with coaching and mentoring varying levels of staff.
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
CJIS Background Check
DOC Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.