Project Manager - Management Analyst 4

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Job Details

Working Title: Project Manager
Job Class: Management Analyst 4
Agency: Human Services Dept

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / FOD Budgets
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $29.92 - $44.38 / hourly; $62,472 - $92,665 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

Job Summary

 
***This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework. Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States)¿and flexible hours options are available. This team is currently Teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice.***

The Project Manager within the Financial Operations Division reports to the division’s Deputy Director. It is one of four members of the Special Projects work unit that provides support to the entire division. This is a new position that will primarily work remotely but may have occasion to come into the office in downtown St. Paul.

This position exists to plan, facilitate, deliver, and implement priority projects that will improve the division’s operational efficiency and delivery of critical business services. This position manages an active portfolio of projects. Projects will seek to implement changes in response to changing state or federal requirements or programs; strengthen internal controls; resolve audit findings; improve processes; leverage new technologies; or respond to stakeholder feedback.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing, and diagnosing customer needs.
• Advising and consulting management on how to implement and integrate new business processes and technologies.
• Providing leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making and long-range organization and business process and system planning.
• Lead and execute all aspects of planning, facilitation, delivery, and implementation of Financial Operations Division priority projects entrusted to the incumbent, focused on operational excellence, innovative service delivery, and quality improvement.
• Setting priorities and timelines.
• Monitoring and reporting on progress.
• Functioning as a process improvement and change management mentor for the rest of the division.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.**

• 3+ years of professional experience in project management or business analysis
• Experience leading project teams or as a team lead.
• Experience with implementing project management principles and methodologies
• Experience with business process flow analysis and redesign techniques
• Organization and coordination skills sufficient to manage an active portfolio of projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional certification; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification; or similar relevant professional certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills sufficient to provide clear direction to others and information effectively and succinctly for management decision making.
• Facilitation skills sufficient to solicit engagement, buy in, feedback, and potential solutions.
• Leadership skills sufficient to inspire participation, coach coworkers, and hold others accountable.
• Ability to adapt to continuous change in processes, organizational structures, and roles sufficient to work constructively under extreme pressure, to cope with ambiguity, and to deal effectively with setbacks.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different background and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Application Details
 
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 [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Carmen Patton-Minder at [email protected].

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 Erika Mejia at [email protected].

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [email protected] for assistance.

About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

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:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

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:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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 [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.