Business Systems Team Lead: Analysis & PMO
This position with agency-wide impact, will be responsible for coordinating, improving, and implementing a division-wide project portfolio that focuses on DVS-led projects that are technical in nature and with both strategic and tactical characteristics. This position will promote and lead a division-wide project portfolio management program, serving as subject matter expert in project portfolio management connecting people, process, and technology. The team lead will coordinate and facilitate the project portfolio management process from new project request to project completion, serving as the conduit to connect project sponsors, project owners, and project team members at DPS, MN.IT, and other state agencies, vendors, outside consultants, professional associations, and Minnesota taxpayers. The incumbent will also serves as a Sr. Project Manager to lead and manage high-priority and high-visibility projects, responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. This position will manage the facilitation of DVS governance, manage the DVS initiative roadmap, and support the team in best practices for business systems support, analysis and project management.
This position provides structure, organizational management, business representation, and service to the division on critical communication and service delivery systems and works collaboratively and closely with the other Division Program Directors. Additionally, they will promote collaboration and teamwork across all internal teams including other divisions, MN.IT@DPS, and MN.IT Central. This position promotes good stewardship of state resources, balances operational efficiency, and standardization with flexibility and customer service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Four* (4) years of professional level experience in business system support, project management, change management, and/or business process design
- Experience mentoring, coaching and training team members
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities
Applicants that meet the above qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:
- Experience organizing and leading projects, maintaining multiple projects simultaneously, working independently and effectively under pressure
- Ability to communicate clearly, present complex information to users in a comprehensive style, translate business information to technical stakeholders and translate technical and system information to non-technical stakeholders
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; using data to lead decision making while navigating change, ambiguity and setbacks
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Providing business requirements for IT projects; organizing and prioritizing work, and creating and proving status reports
*Bachelors degree or higher may substitute for one year of experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and maintaining strategic relationships
- Experience and knowledge of driver and motor vehicle related services
- Experience with technology related project coordination and contract management
- Experience with project work prioritization
- Experience creating a PMO roadmap
- Experience in Agile/Scrum
- Certified Scrum Master or Product Owner
- Knowledge of industry best practices, trends and emerging technologies
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
- criminal history
- reference check
- credit check
- US citizenship check
- fingerprinting (EDL/Real)
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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us .
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 Megan Lund at megan.lund@state.mn.us.
About Public Safety Dept
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
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.