Chief Business Technology Officer - Saint Paul, MN, United States - State of Minnesota

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Job Title Chief Business Technology Officer - MNIT Executive Manager

Working Title: Chief Business Technology Officer

Job Class: MNIT Executive Manager

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted :04/16/2024
• Closing Date : 05/06/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services / MNIT Services - Managers
• Division/Unit : Minnesota Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes - between agency based offices
• Salary Range: $ $84.58 / hourly; $123,359 - $176,603 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

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.

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 in a new state agency, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).

Job Summary

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 position serves our business partners at a new Minnesota state agency – the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).

About the Department of Children, Youth, and Families

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor's Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children's issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including childcare and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity through a whole family approach. DCYF will be established in July 2024 and fully staffed by July 2025.

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 (Asst. Commissioners, CBTOs, etc.) as well as senior leadership at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and other state agencies engaged in service delivery efforts with DCYF.

This position is currently eligible for telework:

Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location. Based on business needs and other dependencies, employee will be required at times to work in St. Paul and attend meetings in locations throughout Minnesota.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

Experience can be applied in either of the following ways:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology Management, Management, Communications, Public Policy, or related field, AND

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 or managerial experience. Supervisory or managerial experience must include oversight of staff (e.g. selection, orientation, training, coaching, performance management, etc.).

OR

Ten (10) 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 or managerial experience. Supervisory or managerial 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:

• Experience with supporting technology for a large organization.
• Principles of leadership, management, partner 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, partners 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.
• Policies and procedures governing employee relations and collective bargaining.
• Decision support systems including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Procurement strategies and contracting management.
• Cloud-based applications and services.
• Configurable "commercial off-the-shelf" software product development and vendor relationships.
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures .

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services 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
• Driver's License Records Check
• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the 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 Gretchen Michienzi at .

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts

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 or email and indicate what assistance is needed.