Projects Coordinator - State Program Administrator Coordinator

Projects Coordinator

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.

This position is located at the Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This position will manage the identification, coordination, and budgeting of Information Technology (IT) projects at the MN Department of Transportation (MnDOT) within the Office Administration's Technology Investment Management (TIM) program, coordinating with IT project owners and managers to prioritize IT project investments. Duties include supporting IT project owners, communicating the project intake process, and prioritizing and aligning with MNIT Project Management Office (PMO). In addition, the position will document project financials and provide data-based recommendations on long-term IT project investment opportunities, working closely with MNIT, MnDOT business partners, and MnDOT OFM Budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience developing and implementing financial, budget, and business policies and processes in organizations, which includes :

• Experience managing projects related to business operations or systems.
• Experience evaluating IT portfolios, organizational structures, methodologies, and delivery systems
• Experience with quantitative techniques and applications to develop cost models and project investment forecasting.
• A Bachelor's / Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer / Management Information Systems, or related field may substitute for six (6) months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and application of IT organizations, methods, and delivery systems sufficient to provide managerial oversight.

Experience in service delivery models for support of business applications (including application development), infrastructure, and / or service desk / service management.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks.

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components : SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education / License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.