Information Technology Spec 4 - NextGen Project Manager, Procurement

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

management of a diverse and impactful portfolio of enterprise Academic and Student Affairs technology projects
accomplishing project objectives by consulting, planning, facilitating, executing and evaluating project components
lead the development, management, and oversight of contractual relationships and resources at Minnesota State, with a particular emphasis on system-wide and master contracts

Benefits

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
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents