Project Manager

Description of Project

The Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services (MNIT) is seeking one full-time resource to serve as the Transformation Project Manager.

At a high level, the resource will conduct program and portfolio management activities, including planning and strategy alignment, oversight and governance decision support, playbook implementation, manage stakeholder communication and collaboration, cross-agency coordination, portfolio performance reviews monitoring health, KPIs and reporting. This resource will also manage the Technology Modernization Fund program and MNIT's AI program.

This resource will be working in a hybrid role. Some on-site work will be required at the following location: Stassen Building 600 N. Robert St. Saint Paul , MN 55146.

Any work not required to be performed on-site may be performed remotely.

Resource Need

This request is for one full-time staff augmentation resource. Each vendor is allowed to submit one resource for consideration.

Mode of Interview

The State will conduct interviews. The State reserves the right to remove a resource from consideration if the resource is unavailable for interview as requested by the State. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Desired Skills

• High-level management and leadership skills
• Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Risk management expertise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Cost-control and budgeting skills
• Teamwork and motivational skills
• Organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional, and/or highly visible initiatives
• Leadership to influence, resolve conflict, and align teams to strategic objectives
• Project/program execution, including delivering the framework, managing the budget and resources, and mitigating risk
• Executive-level communication, engaging stakeholders, and reporting
• Portfolio management for decision-making and ongoing monitoring
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, maintaining transparency, and ensuring accountability
• Experience in coordinating programs, projects, and products across multiple government agencies to achieve common goals
• Understanding of State government processes

Sample Tasks

• Define program objectives
• Develop and maintain a roadmap
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Engage with stakeholders
• Create and execute communication plans
• Align teams and resources
• Support change management initiatives
• Define, track and report on metrics including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results.
• Conduct portfolio reviews
• Develop and implement playbooks
• Provide knowledge transfer
• Organize daily activities to align with organizational goals
• Devise new programs to support organizational objectives
• Establish sustainable goals for the organization
• Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets and plans
• Evaluate and assess program strengths and weaknesses
• Monitor projects and oversee project managers to ensure goals are met
• Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals