Full-time
St Paul, MN, USA
USD 79,156-117,742 / year
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is looking for an Information Technology Solutions Manager. Duties will include:
Assessing agency-wide technology needs and coordinating solutions, acting as the primary communication link between technical teams and executive leadership.
Overseeing day-to-day technology operations and agency-wide technology initiatives and projects in partnership with agency leadership, program staff, and MNIT from end-to-end, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestone tracking
Serving as the primary liaison with MNIT@PUC on technology planning, implementation, enterprise services, and technology-related changes.
Primary agency point of contact for directing staff to solutions on technological issues.
Supporting technology planning and governance to ensure technology solutions align with agency business needs and strategic priorities.
Coordinating software releases, system implementations, technology changes, and other technology-related activities.
Developing and maintaining IT policies, procedures, business processes, and technical documentation.
Coordinate technology-related communication, training, and change-management activities.
Support technology procurement, budgeting, and vendor-related activities as needed.
_Please Note: This career opportunity is based at the PUC offices in St. Paul, MN and is not available for full-time remote work. Candidates must be available to appear for briefings and hearings in St. Paul, MN. This position will be required to work onsite or in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month (including travel and off-site meeting_s).
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission does not participate in E-Verify.
Four (4) years of professional work experience in the following areas:
Identifying business or technical requirements/needs, evaluating technology solutions, coordinating with vendors or IT staff, and supporting purchasing processes.
Coordinating communication and training related to technology systems.
Supporting daily IT operations including developing internal policies, procedures, technical information, or user guidance.
Minimum qualifications to be assessed at interview:
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and present complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior staff, Commissioners and Stakeholders and lead meetings on complex subjects.
Experience organizing, leading, and maintaining multiple projects simultaneously, working independently and effectively under pressure and providing strategic leadership and alignment to assess agency needs and translate them into functional solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency leadership, staff, IT professionals, vendors, and other stakeholders, including demonstrated interpersonal skills in communication, collaboration, mediation, persuasion, negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner to accomplish the legislative and policy goals and objectives of the Commission.
*Doctorate degree in information technology, computer science or relevant field may substitute for two years of experience.
*Master’s degree in information technology, computer science or relevant field may substitute for 18 months of experience.
*Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or relevant field may substitute for one year of experience.
*Associate’s degree in information technology, computer science or relevant field may substitute for may substitute for six months of experience.