METS​/SMRT Director - MNIT Division Manager

Job Information

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/05/2026
• Closing Date: 03/25/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota IT Services
• Division/Unit:
  Department of Human Services (DHS)
• 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:
  Yes

METS/SMRT Director

MNIT Division Manager 1

Minnesota IT Services

At the State of Minnesota
, your work is more than just a job—it’s a mission. Our employees shape policies, deliver essential services, and create solutions that improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and investing in our people through comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Join the Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) – a team of 2,800+ technology professionals who connect Minnesotans to services that matter. This position partners with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Minnesota’s largest state agency, supporting systems that provide health care coverage and support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependency, and disabilities.

• Shape technology strategy for systems that deliver health care and human services statewide.
• Lead and inspire teams of talented IT professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Drive complex projects from concept to delivery, ensuring reliability and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Partner with leaders across DHS, MNsure and MNIT to align technology with mission‑critical goals.

• Purpose‑driven work:
  Every decision you make helps improve lives across Minnesota.
• Leadership opportunity:
  Influence statewide technology initiatives and guide enterprise‑level solutions.
• Professional growth:
  Access to training, mentorship, and career development resources.
• Flexibility:
  Hybrid work options with a requirement to be onsite at least 50% of the time at our St. Paul office.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience leading complex IT system development and operations including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and application support within a large, multi‑stakeholder enterprise environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience. Two years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or an external IT Architect role may substitute for two years of the required supervisory experience.
• Supervisory or managerial experience overseeing technical staff, including hiring, performance management, and workforce planning, and experience managing budgets or participating in budget planning, resource forecasting, or contract oversight.
• Experience managing large‑scale IT projects or programs, including resource allocation, risk management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with enterprise software engineering practices, including SDLC methodologies, requirements analysis, testing, and version control.
• Experience working in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment, collaborating with technical teams, business partners, leadership, and vendors.
• Experience developing or supporting enterprise applications, preferably using Java or similar enterprise technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
• Customer‑focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution‑oriented problem‑solving to deliver positive user experiences.

• Proven experience in strategic planning setting measurable long‑ and short‑term objectives while managing enterprise‑level services, coordinating across public‑sector environments, and supporting statewide technology initiatives.
• Expert communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead groups, build buy‑in, collaborate effectively with state technology leaders, and apply working…