Job Information
Minnesota State ITS4 - NextGen Student Companion Project Manager in St. Paul, Minnesota
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Working Title:
ITS4 - NextGen Student Companion Project Manager
Institution:
Minnesota State System Office
Classification Title:
Information Technology Spec 4
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
St. Paul
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$36.52 - $60.24
Job Description
Position’s primary ongoing responsibility is for management of a diverse and impactful portfolio of enterprise Academic and Student Affairs technology projects (e.g., Companion projects, integrations, ERP student module). Position focuses on accomplishing project objectives by consulting, planning, facilitating, executing and evaluating project components to ensure successful project completion and service implementation while keeping project stakeholders and sponsors fully informed.
Salary Range:
$36.52 - $60.24/hourly ($76,254 - $125,781/annually)
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible IT project management experience, including experience successfully managing large complex projects. A bachelor's degree can substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate ability to lead multiple project teams
Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse clients, stakeholders and students, fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Advanced interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
Advanced IT technical skills
Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Experience at working both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualification
Masters' degree in technology, business, or related field
Formal project management certification such as PMBOK, PMP or PMI
Demonstrated anti-racist outcomes in project management, specifically removing barriers that impact minoritized communities or achieving culturally relevant results
Advanced IT technical skills with ERP integrations and companion projects
Self-motivated and demonstrates ability to be goal focused and results driven, including driving project related risks, issues and concerns to closure
Experience working in higher education
Other Requirements
n/a
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework (Yes/No)
Yes
About
Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,200 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
06-18-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
05-02-2025
Close Date:
05-19-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Shane Moore
Posting Contact Email:
mc0691rm@minnstate.edu