Information Technology Spec 4 - NextGen Project Manager, Procurement

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Working Title:

Information Technology Spec 4 - NextGen Project Manager, Procurement

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

Information Technology Spec 4

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$36.52 - $61.14

Job Description

Position’s primary ongoing responsibility is for management of a diverse and impactful portfolio of enterprise Academic and Student Affairs technology projects (e.g., NextGen Student companion projects procurement). Position focuses on accomplishing project objectives by consulting, planning, facilitating, executing and evaluating project components to ensure successful project completion and service implementation while keeping project stakeholders and sponsors fully informed. In particular, this NextGen project manager will lead the development, management, and oversight of contractual relationships and resources at Minnesota State, with a particular emphasis on system-wide and master contracts.

Salary Range:

$37.07 - $61.14/hourly ($77,402 - $127,660/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible project management experience, including experience successfully managing large complex IT or procurement/contract vendor management projects. A bachelor's degree can substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement processes for large-scale IT projects within a public sector or higher education environment, including RFPs, RFIs, and/or RFQs.

• Familiarity with public procurement laws, policies, and ethical standards, including competitive bidding, transparency requirements and vendor selection.

• Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate ability to lead multiple project teams

• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse clients, stakeholders and students, fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

• Advanced interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders

• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualification 

• Masters’s degree in technology, business, logistics, procurement, or related field

• Formal project management certification such as PMBOK, PMP or PMI

• Demonstrated anti-racist outcomes in project management, specifically removing barriers that impact minoritized communities or achieving culturally relevant results

• Self-motivated and demonstrates ability to be goal focused and results driven, including driving project related risks, issues and concerns to closure

• Experience working in higher education

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

03-11-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-16-2026