Job Title: Senior Project Manager/IT Program Manager
Job Code: MNSITE-3873 / 115392
Client: Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) / Department of Corrections (DOC)
Location: Minnesota – Remote
Duration: Through 08/31/2027
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CT (40 hrs/week)
Closing Date: 09/17/2026 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Interview: Microsoft Teams
Anticipated Start: October 13, 2026 or upon execution of Work Order Contract

Position Overview

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking an experienced IT Program / Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, enterprise-level initiative covering the full project lifecycle from planning through production launch.

The role will oversee Data Management, PRISM implementation, systems integration, data integration, analytics/reporting, infrastructure, governance, and technology modernization, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for DOC IT projects.
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and schedules.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
Identify, assess, track, and mitigate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
Maintain accurate RAID logs.
Manage resource allocation and team workloads.
Lead stakeholder communication across IT leadership, business teams, technical teams, and vendors.
Manage stakeholder expectations and provide status reports, presentations, and briefings.
Facilitate resolution of conflicts, issues, and competing priorities.
Lead cross-functional internal and vendor teams.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, deliverables, and accountability.
Maintain project charters, status reports, project plans, and other documentation.
Prepare leadership reports and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills

7+ years managing large, complex IT projects in enterprise environments.
Experience with procurement/RFP processes and COTS implementations.
Experience managing software development initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a program or portfolio.
Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional environments.
Experience managing internal/external project teams and stakeholders.
Strong vendor management and accountability experience.
Experience with risk, issue, assumption, and dependency management / RAID logs.
Proven ability to deliver complex IT projects on schedule and within budget.
Experience with cloud computing, software development, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
Experience in a corrections or public safety environment.
Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC, enterprise technology, and IT infrastructure.
Experience with SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, Azure, and AWS.
Experience with technology lifecycle management.
Proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Project Focus

The initiative includes:

Data Management capabilities covering data ownership, stewardship, and governance.
Building and launching a data integration platform and analytics/reporting capabilities.
Implementing PRISM, a commercial off-the-shelf configurable solution replacing the customized COMS system.
Systems integration, synchronization, and interoperability across MNIT/DOC applications.
Process standardization and modernization of the DOC technology environment.

Primary Skills

This is a remote position.

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