Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) administers retirement plans that provide retirement, survivor, and disability benefit coverage for Minnesota state employees, the Metropolitan Council, and many non-faculty employees at the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State university system. MSRS covers over 56,000 active employees and currently pays monthly benefits to over 44,000 retirees and survivors.

Working Title: Project Manager - Planner Principal State
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: MN State Retirement System

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/27/2023
• Closing Date: 05/10/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN State Retirement System / State Retirement System-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MN State Retirement System / Executive Planning Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.96 - $42.67 / hourly; $60,468 - $89,094 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes, up to 3 days per week
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position will be leading and managing enterprise-wide projects to support the MSRS Strategic Plan. To provide a high level of project management support to subject matter experts, the MSRS management staff, and project sponsors to support the MSRS mission. The incumbent will provide essential project management including: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing, such that a successful project outcome is achieved. This position supports the Executive Management Team as a project management consultant and advisor to team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of project management experience that demonstrates:

• Understanding of project management principles and continuous improvement tools/methods to managing and monitoring short and long-term projects.
• Knowledge of research methods at a level sufficient to design and prepare qualitative and quantitative studies and reports and analyze results.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and video conferencing software.
• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field may substitute 18 months of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Knowledge of Agile and Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver's License Check

The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Annie Mueller at annie.mueller@hr.mnretirement.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Annie Mueller at annie.mueller@hr.mnretirement.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.