Working Title: Chief Business Technology Officer
Job Class: Information Systems Director
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
- Job ID: 81335
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/30/2024
- Closing Date: 11/19/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
- Division/Unit: Office of Higher Education
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $59.67 - $85.41 / hourly; $124,590 - $178,336 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Managerial Plan
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE). MNIT OHE designs and supports large and complex database and reporting systems. The team leads the technical design of agency systems, business practices, and process automation.
In the role of Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO) you will establish and drive the planning, operations, and culture for Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) in a manner that partners with and advances the goals of agency specific business needs while aligning with and supporting MNIT’s strategic priorities and services.
This executive position oversees all IT applications, functions, and services delivered to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE). The position is responsible for creating an inclusive work environment. Leadership of these resources includes supporting disciplined IT practices that meet enterprise and agency policies, supporting documentation standards, change control, secure systems, and risk management approaches.
This position serves our business partners at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE). Partnering with MNIT, OHE supports the pursuit and completion of a higher education credential by every Minnesotan, regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic status, in order to enhance our democracy, the State's economic vitality, and individual quality of life. This executive position oversees all IT applications, functions, and services delivered to OHE with a team of about 240 MNIT and contract staff partnering with this agency.
The CBTO serves as a part of the executive leadership team at both the business partner agency and MNIT. This executive position provides leadership to support innovation and service transformation by applying technology solutions and organizational management practices to solve business and public policy challenges. The position also provides information to the agencies’ senior leadership teams to support IT investment and cost management decisions. This forward-looking leadership position actively looks to build relationships and collaborates with senior leaders to create sustainable IT and business strategies to meet agency and state business needs and budget challenges.
This position requires strong working relationships with other senior MNIT leadership (other Asst. Commissioners, CBTOs, etc.) as well as senior leadership at the business partner agency.
This position is currently eligible for telework/hybrid work:
- Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here.:
Position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience working in a business or an IT leadership role with responsibilities including customer relationship management, development and implementation of business and IT strategy, and leadership of IT projects, operations, or financial planning which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience must include oversight of staff (e.g. selection, orientation, training, coaching, performance management, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or related field of study.
- Additional consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following:
- Principles of leadership, management, stakeholder engagement, customer service, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
- Directing or coordinating the completion of complex projects including leadership of planning, design, resourcing, procurement or development, and maintenance and operations of customer facing applications.
- Leading information technology teams in the delivery of technology solutions via agile product management methodologies and/or leading agile product management transformation initiatives.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings, negotiate disputes, and to present information and results in a clear and understandable manner to various levels of customers, stakeholders, and IT subject experts.
- Ability to effectively represent and balance the interests of business programs and enterprise IT goals and strategies.
- Using data to clearly define issues, analyze facts, recommend alternatives, and communicate ways to improve agency investments in technology operations and applications.
- Public sector information technology planning, development or procurement, and maintenance and operations.
- Skills in the principles of supervision sufficient to effectively hire, lead, motivate, develop, foster teamwork, assign work, evaluate, discipline, reward, and manage direct reports.
- Policies and procedures governing employee relations and collective bargaining.
- Decision support systems including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Procurement strategies and contracting management.
- Application lifecycle management.
- Cloud-based applications and services.
- Configurable “commercial off-the-shelf” software product development and vendor relationships.
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.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk 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 this position, contact Nicholas Remme-Ong at nick.remme-ong@state.mn.us.
Connect 700 Program
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 Nicholas Remme-Ong at nick.remme-ong@state.mn.us.
Veterans
To be considered for any Veteran's Status, you MUST indicate this on your application.
RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV): Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must:
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- Meet all of the RSV criteria.
- Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you:
- Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
- Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
- Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
- You must submit all documentation by the closing date to: MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us.
Current State Employees
- Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.
About Minnesota IT Services
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
