Top Division Operations Executive jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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Join the 2,000 professionals who are bringing strategic vision to state government as part of Minnesota's information technology agency. Work for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and be part of a cutting-edge organization that is emerging as a national leader in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Board of Water & Soil resources (BWSR). The MNIT MPCA team provides technical expertise crucial to monitoring environmental quality, offering technical and financial assistance to companies and organizations, and enforcing environmental regulations.

Our culture promotes teamwork and collaboration, demands continuous improvement, and encourages innovation in IT delivery. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT MPCA.

Working Title: Director of Operations
Job Class: MNIT Division Manager 1
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/29/2022
• Closing Date: 01/18/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $50.37 - $72.21 / hourly; $105,172 - $150,774 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• 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.

The Director of Operations provides leadership and management to the execution, definition, and strategy of enterprise level technology-heavy projects, application maintenance and support. This position will be in charge of multiple software development initiatives for implementing new business functionality while ensuring departments meet operations service levels. This position serves as a MNIT representative on application development and operational projects, working with department heads to ensure seamless transition of new and existing clients in all aspects of IT and business operations.

The person serving in this position is responsible to ensure proper scoping, planning, execution, and monitoring of individual IT projects to keep each effort on schedule, on budget, and following appropriate protocols with Technical Operations, Application Development and Business Intelligence teams. Additional responsibilities include strategic planning, coordination and implementation of plans to support MPCA & BWSR organizations.

The position is responsible for effectively engaging and communicating with the IT project management office, MPCA departments and other IT teams regarding the negotiation of workloads, crisis management, prioritization of delivery, and status reporting.

At this time, this position is eligible to work hybrid or full-time in the office depending on the needs of the business unit and with supervisor approval.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience application development, service delivery and information systems AND a minimum of three (3) years of leadership/supervisory experience.

Experience must include:

• Managing high-level IT professionals (supervisors, architects and similar) through direct supervision
• Building and managing business partner relationships
• Partnering with stakeholders to deliver business and IT objectives
• Driving organizational change
• Large scale and complex IT/Business initiatives

Two (2) years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or two (2) years of experience in an external IT Architect role may substitute for the required supervisory experience.

*Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history verification*

It is the policy of the Minnesota IT Services that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Other legally required records checks

**Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.**

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of financial management and budget planning process used by agencies at the State of Minnesota. Knowledge of state procurement laws and procedures, specification preparation and bid evaluation, request for proposal preparation and evaluation, software evaluation and procurement and budgeting

• Experience with development and administration of statewide information policies, guidelines, and standards

• Ability to plan strategically sufficient to visualize and articulate long-range goals and needs, to provide direction and support to project teams, and to facilitate the planning and development process to integrate IT governance, Agency and Statewide missions and goals

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems (creative – outside the box approach) by bringing forth mutually acceptable solutions within the parameters of budget, staffing, and technology limitations

• Ability to communicate effectively to delegate work, build relationships, and report unit progress of staff to management

• Ability to translate technical terms and concepts into terms easily understandable by senior management and customers of the Agency and MNIT to make informed business decisions

• Ability to monitor, evaluate and support new technologies, services, systems, maintenance contracts, & vendors

How to Apply

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

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.

To be considered for any Veteran’s Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. To qualify, you must meet the following: 1) have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States; 2) have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty or have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; 3) be a United States citizen or resident alien; and 4) have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your DD-214 form. To be considered under this legislation, you must: 1) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; 2) meet all of the above RSV criteria; and 3) submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us. Failure to submit your DD-214 form will affect your consideration for an interview under this legislation.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us.

If you have questions about the position, contact Gretchen Michienzi at gretchen.michienzi@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 Gretchen Michienzi at gretchen.michienzi@state.mn.us.

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
• 11 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)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.