**Working Title: MNIT Operations Manager** **Job Class: MNIT Division Manager 1** **Agency: Minnesota IT Services** + **Job ID** : 91634 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, #LI-Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/24/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/19/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services + **Division/Unit** : Administration + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $55.53 - $79.61 / hourly; $115,946 - $166,225 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Administration. MNIT Administration supports systems that power the agency’s diverse responsibilities, including procurement, construction projects, leases, and state property maintenance. As a MNIT Operations Manager you will serve under the leadership of the Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO). This position establishes and drives the planning, operations and culture for the Department of Administration (Admin), Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS), and the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in a manner that partners with and advances the goals of the agency while aligning with and supporting MNIT’s strategic priorities and services. This position is a senior IT executive for their state agency-based office, which requires executive leadership, strategic vision, timely execution and performance as a partner to the business and MNIT. This position will direct the IT activities of 26 Admin divisions, all IT activities at BMS and PERB with both agency-based, and Enterprise Service based MNIT staff. This role will direct the overall management, performance, and operations of all MNIT work units, including budget, planning, and technical oversight. **This position requires an employee to be onsite at 50 Sherburne Ave, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.** Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements. **Minimum Qualifications** **To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available** here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:** Position requires a minimum of six (6) years of direct hands-on experience in information technology with responsibility for IT infrastructure, applications, facility automation, operations, finance, procurement, strategic planning, relationship management, troubleshooting and service oversight with complex IT environments. Experience must include: + Three (3) years of supervisory experience + Demonstrated experience providing leadership in the implementation, operation, and modernization of enterprise information systems within a large, complex, heterogeneous technical environment, including oversight of IT application and infrastructure support teams serving multiple organizations simultaneously. + Demonstrated, current hands-on experience in infrastructure architecture, design, migration, and operations across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure and AWS), including data security classification requirements and IT cost estimation, tracking, and management. + Demonstrated, current hands-on experience supporting large, complex facilities management systems and associated network environments, including HVAC, power management, video and physical security, life safety/alarm systems, and parking and transit management applications. + Demonstrated, current hands-on experience with enterprise business applications supporting procurement, insurance, risk management, statistical analysis, real property, legal case management, surplus/auction, and fleet management functions within a matrixed organization, including coordination with both direct-report staff and non-direct service providers. + Demonstrated, current hands-on experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation, service level agreement (SLA) development and management, and application portfolio management, including lifecycle evaluation and planning. + Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding, and guide teams through change. + Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, complemented by formal or informal leadership and people engagement skills to deliver positive user experiences and high-performing results. Two (2) years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or two (2) years of experience in an external IT Architect role may substitute for two of the required years of supervisory experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals. **Strongly Preferred Qualifications** + Proven current Honeywell Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI) experience + Proven current Bosch Video Management (BVM) systems experience + Proven current IT budget, rate, billing/invoicing experience at a level to plan and monitor a biennial budget life cycle including volume and cost forecasting, agency cost allocation and troubleshooting invoicing issues. + Proven current IT portfolio management, project prioritization, and reporting experience. + Current IT Procurement experience including working with VARs, SOW, RFP, work orders, and master contracts. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) + Criminal History Check + Reference Check + Social Security and Address Verification + Education Verification + Other legally required checks **Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.