Job Information
State of Minnesota Digital Product Owner in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Digital Product Owner
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Revenue Dept
Job ID : 77041
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/07/2024
Closing Date : 07/08/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue-Managerial
Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / Tax Systems Plnning & Prog Dir
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.53 - $55.69 / hourly; $80,450 - $116,280 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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.
The Digital Product Owner will act as the Department of Revenue's leader and product expert for developing and managing the the product vision, road map, and backlog for Revenue's online taxpayer services portal for business and individual accounts. As part of the Tax Systems Planning team, this position also provides strategic input into the overall direction of integrated tax systems and applications based on state, agency and customer needs.
Join the Department of Revenue as a Product Owner and take the lead in managing the online experience for Minnesotans and Minnesota businesses working with the Department of Revenue! As a leader in this dynamic organization, this position plays a leading role in determining the features and capabilities of Revenue's online portal for capabilities such as making tax payments and viewing and updating tax information. This position will also lead complex projects resulting from federal, state, agency or other initiatives that impact Revenue's online systems. This position will also help drive business planning and other improvements for the division and help establish and implement standardized product management best practices across the agency.
Telework is available and negotiated at the time of hire. There may be periodic in office requirements as directed by management. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
- Four (4) years of experience* in a product owner, project manager, or similar role. Experience must include developing the product/project vision, managing product backlogs or project requirements, developing product road maps or project plans, and managing product release schedules or project execution.
*A Bachelor's degree in project management, MIS, or a similar focus may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a Master's degree may substitute for up to eighteen (18) months of experience; a PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.
- Two (2)years of supervisory experience or leading teams of business and IT stakeholders and technical experts from conception to completion within timeline and budget parameters
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated during the interview based on the following:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze, recommend and lead to successful outcomes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, & Excel).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in project management, MIS, or closely related field as determined by the agency
Two years of experience working with online, customer/client-facing software applications and portals
Three years of supervision experience
One year of experience managing a budget for a department, product, project, or similar group
Two or more years experience as a leader providing support for large, agency-wide revenue collection, payment, or similar software applications
Experience administering and implementing technology changes related to legislative or similar actions
Professional certification as a product owner, project manager, or similar role
Physical Requirements
This position will work in a hybrid office environment with occasional in-person meetings and activities and limited statewide travel to meet business needs.
This position will require long periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Additional Requirements
Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.