Project Manager - State Program Administrator Coordinator

Working Title: Project Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Hierarhical Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt – Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Project Manager will support the Paid Family and Medical Leave division in identifying high‑value initiatives, coordinating across business units, and delivering projects that align with strategic objectives. This role is an individual contributor responsible for managing a portfolio of enterprise-level priority projects.

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects within the division, managing resources, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and ensuring alignment with Paid Leave’s strategic objectives. Project areas may include operations, marketing, digital transformation, and grants administration.
• Support reporting of status, risks, barriers, and major decision points across diverse, high‑level initiatives, ensuring transparent communication across business units.
• Provide input into the growth of the PMO function within the Paid Leave division.
• At the discretion of the PMO Manager, perform additional duties as assigned to meet overall objectives, vision, and mission of the division.

• Four (4) years of project management experience, coordinating, managing cross‑functional teams, budgets, and outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or closely related field.
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent.
• Experience analyzing project and program strategies, risks, issues, actions and dependencies.
• Experience determining appropriate project methodology (Agile, Scrum, Lean, etc.).
• Experience presenting and communicating project status, risks, blockers, and decision points to stakeholders.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing urgent tasks.
• Proficiency in database management to manipulate, retrieve, and analyze data for ad‑hoc reports.
• Ability to adapt to continuous organizational and program changes, work constructively under pressure, and cope with ambiguity.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Background check including criminal, employment records, employment reference, conflict of interest, and driver’s license and records.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship. Veterans, Disabled Veterans, and Current State Employees have specific considerations as outlined in the application process.

• 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.
• Six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan upon retirement after at least three years of service.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for overall well‑being support.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employer. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Individuals with disabilities:
The Department makes reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Please contact Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us for assistance.