Senior Project Manager / IT Program Manager

About this role

Job Title: Senior Project Manager/IT Program Manager
Job Code: MNSITE-3873 / 115392
Client: Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) / Department of Corrections (DOC)
Location: Minnesota – Remote
Duration: Through 08/31/2027
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CT (40 hrs/week)
Closing Date: 09/17/2026 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Interview: Microsoft Teams
Anticipated Start: October 13, 2026 or upon execution of Work Order Contract

Position Overview

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking an experienced IT Program / Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, enterprise-level initiative covering the full project lifecycle from planning through production launch.

The role will oversee Data Management, PRISM implementation, systems integration, data integration, analytics/reporting, infrastructure, governance, and technology modernization, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for DOC IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Identify, assess, track, and mitigate risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Maintain accurate RAID logs.
• Manage resource allocation and team workloads.
• Lead stakeholder communication across IT leadership, business teams, technical teams, and vendors.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide status reports, presentations, and briefings.
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts, issues, and competing priorities.
• Lead cross-functional internal and vendor teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, deliverables, and accountability.
• Maintain project charters, status reports, project plans, and other documentation.
• Prepare leadership reports and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills

• 7+ years manag...