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Working Title: IT Business Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

• Job ID: 97995
• 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: 10/28/2026
• Closing Date: 11/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off-Managerial
• Division/Unit: Cannabis Management Office-OCM
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $50.04 - $71.75 / hourly; $104,483 - $149,814 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• 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.

This position provides agency-wide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and management of information technology (IT) governance frameworks and portfolio management strategies that align with the office’s strategic priorities and business objectives. The position lead the coordination of complex, cross-functional initiatives to establish policies, procedures, performance measures, and accountability frameworks that guide IT investments, support effective resource allocation, mitigate organizational risk, and advance agency-wide program outcomes.

Under general administrative direction, this position provides expert advice and recommendations to agency leadership on IT governance, strategic alignment, policy development, investment priorities, and emerging operational needs. The position leads interagency collaboration with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and other enterprise operations agencies to develop coordinated governance approaches, establish interagency agreements, resolve complex policy and operational issues, and ensure alignment between agency priorities and enterprise-wide requirements.

Serving as a strategic liaison between agency business units, agency leadership, and MNIT partners, this position facilitates agency-wide planning and coordination to ensure IT governance policies, processes, and performance measures support strategic objectives, regulatory and policy compliance, effective program delivery, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in performing IT project management functions.

• Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.
  
  

Experience in a lead worker or supervisory role assigning and reviewing the work of others or leadership experience which may include the completion of a leadership development program such as Everyday Leaders Institute or Senior Leadership Institute. Applicants may also substitute experience in a paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG), that includes at least 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and a 100+ hours per year time commitment.

Experience Must Include

• Managing IT projects through the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
• Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and changing control to ensure successful project delivery.
• Experience monitoring IT service delivery, evaluating service performance, and identifying opportunities to improve service quality, responsiveness, and operational effectiveness.
• Experience managing, implementing, or supporting organizational strategic planning initiatives, including establishing priorities, aligning resources, and developing implementation.
• Experience reviewing budgets, expenditures, project costs, or financial projections to support resource planning and decision-making.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and incorporating varied perspectives into technology planning, service delivery, or project decision-making to ensure solutions reflect organizational and user needs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing organization-level IT governance, technology strategy, or portfolio management frameworks.
• Experience leading technology portfolio management, including project intake, prioritization, resource allocation, risk assessment, and performance monitoring.
• Experience leading cross-functional or interagency initiatives involving complex negotiations, competing priorities, shared accountability, and/or organizational change.
• Experience in a regulated industry or knowledge of Minnesota cannabis laws, regulations and policies.
  
  

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal Background Check
• Valid Driver’s License Check
  
  

The Office of Cannabis Management 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 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Mai Vang at mai.vang3@state.mn.us or 651-539-5832.

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 Mai Vang at mai.vang3@state.mn.us.

The Office of Cannabis Management supports our Veterans in job employment. If invited to interview, recently separated veterans will be required to present their DD-214 to the hiring agency for verification.

About Cannabis Management Office

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is the primary regulatory office for the state’s new and expanding cannabis industry (including the new adult-use market, the Medical Cannabis Program, and existing hemp-derived cannabinoid products). OCM is tasked with issuing business licenses, providing education and technical support to new businesses, administering grants to support community reinvestment and to organizations that will help farmers navigate the new industry and overseeing all aspects of Minnesota’s cannabis industry. Join our team and become a part of OCM’s mission to foster an equitable cannabis industry that prioritizes public health and safety, consumer confidence, and market integrity.

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.