PMO Manager - State Program Administrator Manager

$83,741 - $121,056/Yr

State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Manager

Saint Paul, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The PMO Manager is responsible for overseeing the Project Management Office within the Paid Leave division of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. This role involves ensuring compliance with project management standards, coordinating audit responses, and developing business process standards to support the sustainability of the Paid Leave program, which is set to launch in 2026. The PMO Manager will lead a team, manage projects, and implement processes that enhance service delivery to Minnesotans.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all aspects of the Paid Leave division's program management practices, including initial development of processes, internal policies, and procedures.
• Hire, train, supervise, and direct the overall work activities of staff to achieve program standards and ensure consistent application of Paid Leave division policies and procedures.
• Coordinate rapid-response efforts to respond to previously unknown project needs, including responses to audit requests.
• Provide standard operating procedures for responding to events that minimize disruption to other division priorities where possible.
• Support consolidated reporting of status, risks, barriers, and major decision points across a diverse portfolio of initiatives across the division.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in project management work, with two (2) of those years supervising project management staff members and/or other teams.
• Experience in overseeing a portfolio of projects in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience delivering projects in large-scale technology-enabled initiatives.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues at a strategic level and provide creative problem-solving solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a start-up environment, building from the ground up.
• Experience delivering in regulated environments subject to regular third-party audits.
• Experience navigating local, state, or federal government systems including policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of agile development practices and working alongside more technology-focused team members.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pension plan
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance