Information Technology Spec 3 - Project Manager

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We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification: Information Technology Spec 3

                          Unlimited, Full-time

                          8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range: Hourly from $33.38 to $54.87; Annually from $69,697 to $114,568

Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday, May 22 to Thursday June 11 at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing information technology projects from initiation through planning, execution, and close out. This role ensures that projects align with institutional goals by optimizing technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency at both the departmental and campus wide levels. The Project Manager provides experienced guidance on project and portfolio management, supporting Normandale Community College in strategically allocating resources to ensure successful project implementation.

Leading high-complexity, high-risk projects, this position oversees all aspects of project design, development, and execution, while collaborating with leadership to identify and implement solutions that support the college’s mission.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

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• Three (3) years of progressively responsible project management experience, including proven success managing large, complex IT projects. 
• Knowledge and ability to develop project plans that facilitate effective management and clearly convey project status, requirements, and resource distribution. 
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong working relationships and partnerships with key partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with abilities in facilitation and presentation. 
• Skilled in working independently and collaboratively within team environments.

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree in technology, business, or a related field, and/or formal project management certifications like PMBOK, PMP, or PMI. 
• Ability to efficiently use project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheet(s), and Jira. 
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to stay goal-focused and results-oriented, effectively managing project risks, issues, and concerns to resolution.
• Experience working within a higher education environment.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn.  We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP. This position is also part of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The MAPE (https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/mape.jsp) contract outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their application materials to this specific job posting. You can also search for this job and more on the Minnesota State careers website at https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers.  Refer to Job Code xxxxx. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

If you are a current Minnesota State employee, please log into Workday, click on the Careers Hub section and search for the Job Code.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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.

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