Business Software Product Manager/Product Management Specialist

**Job Details**

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**Working Title: Business Software Product Manager**

**Job Class: Product Management Specialist**

**Agency: Direct Care and Treatment**

• **Job ID**: 97444
• **Location**: Vadnais Heights
• **Telework Eligible**: Yes
• **Full/Part Time**: Full\-Time
• **Regular/Temporary**: Unlimited
• **Who May Apply**: Open to all qualified job seekers
• **Date Posted**: 10/02/2026
• **Closing Date**: 10/15/2026
• **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit**: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
• **Division/Unit**: DCT Support Services / DCT Information Infrastructure
• **Work Shift/Work Hours**: Day Shift / 8:00am \- 4:30pm
• **Days of Work**: Monday \- Friday
• **Travel Required**: Yes, up to 5% to meet with System Users
• **Salary Range:** $37\.91 \- $56\.39 / hourly; $79,156 \- $117,742 / annually
• **Classified Status**: Classified
• **Bargaining Unit/Union**: 214 \- MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• **FLSA Status**: Exempt \- Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care \& Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. **

• Telework is available on a limited basis.
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

**Job Summary**

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Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is a modern behavioral health care system that includes a variety of programs, including residential and vocational services for individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, and much more.

We have clinical expertise, staff and facilities to care for patients and clients with complex conditions in safe, secure, and therapeutic settings across Minnesota. Our mission is to support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services that others do not provide.

As the Business Software Product Manager, you will develop, build, and govern business information architecture supporting internal communications and information sharing for the agency.

You will provide direction and follow\-through for a host of special projects by providing leadership, assisting with organizational analysis, providing project management support, and acting as a departmental business owner on technology projects on behalf of the Business Technology Team and the DCT agency.

These positions are part of a newly created team focusing on business led application support. They are part of a product grouping where the positions specialize in supporting a specific software application but also collaborate and change roles to meet the needs of the agency.

There are 9 total positions which will include multiple SharePoint Administrators, 1 Microsoft Teams, 1 Artificial Intelligence (Copilot) and 1 data analytic application support such as Smartsheet/Tableau. This team will focus on Interactive Business Intelligence and Collaborative Work Management Platforms.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and support department needs for business led software applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Reporting/Analytic tools, 3rd party business applications.
• Provide leadership and direction in the design, development, administration, communications, and maintenance of business architecture as the Product Owner.
• Manage day\-to\-day portfolio activities and establish a working plan for each project phase.
• Conduct research of operational nature for department, so that accurate and concise issue analysis is available to the Senior Management Team.

**\*\*\*This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. **

**Qualifications**

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### **Minimum Qualifications**

***To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year. ***

Four (4\) years of experience in product management. Experience must demonstrate all of the following:

• Leading cross\-functional product teams using Agile or other iterative development methodologies.
• Directing the creation and advising on product strategy, roadmap development, governance, or service delivery initiatives independently.
• Experience designing, developing, administering, and maintaining business information architecture (diagrams, workflows, policy/procedure flows) for an enterprise function.
• Demonstrated experience working with large stakeholder groups, facilitating and mediating decision making, building technology solutions that solve business problems with a focus on customer experience and change management.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI or similar Business Intelligence or Collaborative Work Management Platform tools

### **Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience conducting user research, customer interviews, surveys, or usability feedback analysis.
• Experience working as a product manager or product owner in a government or highly regulated environment where data and information must be protected (HIPAA, CJIS, etc.) leveraging tools such DLP or other data protection controls.
• Demonstrated skills in SharePoint including building sites, forms, workflows and site administration.
• Experience with content management and collaboration tools such as Teams, Miro, Mural, Conferencing Rooms, Zoom, Telehealth.
• Experience with major application conversions or migrations with demonstrated experience in mapping content, build design considerations, create and implement process maps, business case building and implement changes with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience with managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) including setting policy, building and reviewing use cases, and managing governing bodies designed to oversee AI
• Experience in state government, healthcare, or complex regulated environments; collaborating with MNIT or similar centralized technology organizations on standards and systems development.
• Experience with the Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps) to automate workflows and develop analytics for engagement/operational metrics.
• Strong record of leading cross\-functional committees/task forces, aligning policy with technology, and guiding organizational change initiative.
• 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**

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care \& Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job\-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

**Application Details**

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### **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 Nathan Moracco at nathan. a. moracco@state.

mn. 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 Raegan Juntunen at raegan. juntunen@state. mn.

us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact Direct Care \& Treatment’s Office of Equal Opportunity at Accommodations. DCT@state. mn.

us or call 651\-539\-7243 for assistance.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS

Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1\) meet service requirements and have a verified service\-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2\) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3\) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: raegan. juntunen@state. mn.

us.

### **About Direct Care and Treatment**

DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

#### **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
• Annual pay increases
• 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.

**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.