About the Paid Leave Division:

Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child.

We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us—workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers—to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program.

The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.

Position Purpose:

The PMO (Project Management Office) Manager is responsible for compliance and coordination of audit responses, project management standards development and oversight, and the establishment and enforcement of program level business process standards within the Paid Leave division. Through this work, the position ensures the long-term sustainability and development of the Paid Leave program by building processes, reducing risk, and managing projects within the division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct all aspects of the Paid Leave division’s program management practices, including initial development of processes, internal policies, and procedures
• Hire, train, supervise, and direct the overall work activities of staff to achieve program standards and to ensure consistent application of Paid Leave division policies and procedures
• Coordinate rapid-response efforts to respond to previously unknown project needs, including responses to audit requests. Provide standard operating procedure for responding to events that minimizes disruption to other division priorities where possible.
• Support consolidated reporting of status, risks, barriers, and major decision points across a diverse portfolio of initiatives across the division

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This temporary position is expected to last up to two (2) years, subject to the changing needs of the division.

This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience in project management work, with two (2) of those years supervising project management staff members and/or other teams.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience in overseeing a portfolio of projects in a complex, matrixed organization
• Experience delivering projects in large-scale technology-enabled initiatives
• Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues at strategic level and provide creative problem-solving solutions.

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
• 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.

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