Office of Employee Culture Project Manager - Planner Principal State

Working Title: Office of Employee Culture Project Manager Job Class: Planner Principal State Agency: Human Services Dept Job ID : 95107 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 : 06/25/2026 Closing Date : 07/09/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / DHS Talent Management Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status : Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify. 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 is eligible for telework ( for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval. This position will provide guidance and assistance to senior leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the DHS Employee Culture Administration, which encompasses learning and development, employee engagement, and human resources. The incumbent will coordinate projects across the areas of the Office of Employee Culture. The incumbent will work with Employee Culture directors, as well as other areas of the organization, to develop, coordinate and implement Employee Culture initiatives and projects. The incumbent will also build an agency-wide library of executive leadership coaching, learning and development opportunities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Lead the assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic plan for DHS Office of Employee Culture’s initiatives and projects. Develop and deliver customizable menu of leadership and executive coaching resources, curriculum, trainers and resources for DHS. Lead, plan, develop and/or coordinate special projects as the need is determined or as assigned. Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper 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. Three (3) years of high-level experience in one of the following: employee culture, employee engagement, learning and development, organizational development, or another related experience. Experience must demonstrate: Strategic planning models. Components of project management and working within timelines. Methods and techniques of presenting information to various audiences. Project management skills for creating, developing and implementing agency-wide culture and employee engagement events and strategies. Practical knowledge of adult learning and development theories. _ Bachelor’s Degree higher in communications, project management, or another related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._ * **Master’s Degree higher in communications, project management, or another related field can substitute for two (2) years of work experience. Preferred Qualifications Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. DHS programs, services, and strategic initiatives Proficient in accessible communications and strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. Demonstrated skills in presentations, meeting facilitations, speaking and presenting information for diverse audiences. Ability to work with internal employees at all levels of the organization and to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Concepts related to; adult learning styles, employee engagement and retention strategies, change theory, antiracism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging constructs. Experience designing accessible learning content. Experience contracting with external vendors. Interest in engaging greater equity in state contracting and working to implement Office of Equity in Procurement. Current participation or active engagement with an employee resource group. Additional Requirements The MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS) will conduct criminalbackgroundchecksonallfinalistsforthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

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