Minnesota IT Services

This position serves our partners at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS).. MNIT BCA provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated business-specific support functions for investigative and specialized law enforcement services.. Specifically, you will manage or oversee large, complex BCA Minnesota Justice Information Systems (MNJIS) projects to maximize the availability, accuracy, and timeliness of criminal justice information and facilitate information exchange between data sources.. Strong understanding of infrastructure components: data center, cloud, network, servers, database, middleware, storage, backups, end user technologies, audio-visual, printers, etc.. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

it senior project manager

Working Title: IT Senior Project Manager Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5 Agency: Minnesota IT Services <ul><li>Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted: 05/01/2024</li><li>Closing Date: 05/14/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services</li><li>Division/Unit: Department of Public Safety/Bureau of Criminal Apprehension</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work: Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required: No</li><li>Salary Range: $37.45 - $64.04 / hourly; $78,195 - $133,715 / annually</li><li>Job Class Option: Project Management</li><li>Classified Status: Unclassified</li><li>Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</li><li>End Date: 6/30/2027</li><li>FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional</li><li>Telework Eligible: Yes - </li><li>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No </li></ul>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. Join the 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). MNIT BCA provides comprehensive IT operations and support services, custom application development, and dedicated business-specific support functions for investigative and specialized law enforcement services. You will support an agency that partners with law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice agencies to prevent and solve crimes. As the Senior IT Project Manager, you will manage the development, enhancement and retirement of complex information technology and business area solutions, systems, processes, and services. Specifically, you will manage or oversee large, complex BCA Minnesota Justice Information Systems (MNJIS) projects to maximize the availability, accuracy, and timeliness of criminal justice information and facilitate information exchange between data sources. Oversight of these projects includes conducting sponsor meetings, defining scope and project milestones, creating and monitoring schedules and work plans, status reporting, financial budgeting, risk and resource management. This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last up to three years. This position requires an employee to be onsite at the work location 2 days per week. <ul><li>Telework 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. </li><li>Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume: This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing IT project management functions. Experience must include: <ul><li>Managing information security/infrastructure projects including technical implementations, tool selection, and automation.</li><li>Strong understanding of infrastructure components: data center, cloud, network, servers, database, middleware, storage, backups, end user technologies, audio-visual, printers, etc.</li><li>Managing projects with Scrum and Kanban software development and technical teams.</li><li>Demonstrated achievements in project leadership, including planning, directing and implementing complex projects on time, within budget, and with desired functionality.</li><li>Experience managing project budgets, finances, RFPs, contracts and vendors.</li><li>Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.</li><li>Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. </li></ul>*A Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for three years of experience, or a related Bachelor's degree substitutes for two years, or a related Associate's substitutes for one year.* Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Project management experience across varying technologies (spanning the complete spectrum of IT systems, solutions, and processes to support and enhance foundational infrastructure, services, systems, and enterprise software applications).</li><li>Project management experience working in an environment with strict regulatory, security, and compliance requirements such as Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice systems.</li><li>Three or more years of experience managing projects involving systems development (including commercial and custom software, hardware, and integration).</li><li>Ability to ensure quality and consistency across multiple projects in the use of project planning, scheduling, scope, and risk management, status reporting, change control, issues resolution.</li><li>Ability to work with a diverse team, resolve interpersonal conflict, motivate and develop team members.</li><li>Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.</li><li>ITIL Foundation Certification. </li></ul>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: <ul><li>SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) </li><li>Criminal History Check </li><li>Reference Check </li><li>Social Security and Address Verification </li><li>Education Verification </li><li>CJIS Background Check </li><li>Drug screen</li><li>Other legally required checks </li></ul>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. How To Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers. If you have questions about the position, contact Jolene Blaser at jolene.e.blaser@state.mn.us. Connect 700 Program To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jolene Blaser at jolene.e.blaser@state.mn.us. Veterans To be considered for any Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application. RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must: <ul><li>Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. </li><li>Meet all of the RSV criteria. </li><li>Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us. </li></ul>Current State Employees Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office. About Minnesota IT Services Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT. Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: <ul><li>95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission </li><li>91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs </li><li>88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job </li><li>87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule </li></ul>Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: <ul><li>Public pension plan </li><li>Training and professional development </li><li>Paid vacation and sick leave </li><li>12 paid holidays each year </li><li>Paid parental leave </li><li>Low-cost medical and dental coverage </li><li>Prescription drug coverage </li><li>Vision coverage </li><li>Wellness programs and resources </li><li>Employer paid life insurance </li><li>Short-term and long-term disability </li><li>Health care spending and savings accounts </li><li>Dependent care spending account </li><li>Tax-deferred compensation </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program </li></ul>Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.

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