Project Planner jobs in Minnesota

Working Title: Project Manager
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 4/18/2024.
• Date Posted: 04/12/2024
• Closing Date: 04/25/2024
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Agency Project Planning / Business Innovation & Support
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• Work Area: Agency Project and Planning / Business Innovation & Support
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
• 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.

Elevate your career in public health working as a Project Manager with the Agency Projects & Planning. In this position you will facilitate, coordinate and lead priority projects within the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) that will improve the department's operational efficiency and delivery of complex business services These projects have major department-wide, muti-divisional, and /or statewide impact.

Working as a Project Manager, you will:

• Research, analyze and diagnose client needs.
• Advise and consult clients on how to implement and integrate new business processes and technologies.
• Provide leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making and long-range organization, and business process and systems planning.
• Lead individuals and teams of business and technical staff by setting priorities and timelines and monitoring progress.
• Assist with establishment and maintenance of project management methodology and other procedures.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issue lists and risk management plans.
• Utilize industry standard project management tools and techniques to effectively oversee projects.
• Effectively communicate project status to all stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings with various functional/divisional areas to meet overall stakeholder expectations and Agency objectives.

This is a hybrid telework position that requires in-person meetings as well as in office work in the downtown St. Paul location. Telework will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

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 dates for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in business analysis, business improvement projects, process improvement, change management, or process documentation for a large and complex organization.

A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience as described above. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for eighteen months of experience as described above.

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• Advanced communication skills in oral presentations and formal writing for contributing to presentations, informational literature, reports and editing the work of other professional staff.
• Ability to facilitate and environment of acceptance for creativity, risk taking and innovative ideas.
• Ability to think critically and successfully solve complex problems and guide others.
• Skill and expertise in relationship building and teamwork.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate effective working sessions, meetings and lead projects with diverse individuals and teams.
• Ability to understand needs of the customers, stakeholders, public implications, and build those needs into requirements and deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business or public administration or a closely related field.
• Business analysis experience in large-scale /complex business improvement project(s) with wide reaching scope and significant impact.
• Experience, training, and/or certification in process improvement methodology (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Knowledge of MN State government policies, procedures, processes, laws, and rules.
• Experience or training in project management methodology (i.e., PMI). PMP Certification is a plus.
• Skill in leadership sufficient to establish project goals and expectations, anticipate problems, plan contingencies, evaluate results, provide focused feedback, direct work, coach advise and teach.
• Skill and expertise process mapping software tools including Visio and IBM BlueWorksLive (BWL).
• Proficient with project management tools, Microsoft Project or other project management software, and Microsoft Office applications. (SmartSheets highly preferred).

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617.

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 Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us

About Health Department

Come and work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

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)
• 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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.