Product Manager

Working Title: Product Manager

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: Office of Cannabis Management

• Job ID : 82719

• 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 : 12/19/2024

• Closing Date : 01/08/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Office of Cannabis Management

• Division/Unit : Regulatory

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking a Product Manager to create and implement product vision, roadmaps, and budgets for various regulatory software programs to generate value for customers. This position will work collaboratively with various internal and external OCM stakeholders and contribute to the end-to-end product development lifecycle.

This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to

• Identify resource needs and budget requests to support products within the office

• Support the creation and implementation of a regulatory product vision, roadmap, and budget that generates value for customers and stakeholders.

• Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle and deliver a high-quality product in a timely manner

• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboaration and gain support for products

• Model a collaborative and innovative working style that encourages cross-functional teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning

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.

• Three (3) years of experience in product management, systems/application management, or project management that includes leading at least one large scale product or project to delivery

• Communication skills sufficient to effectively influence others and translate technical information into plain language for a variety of audiences

• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and managing large datasets

• Knowledge of software development, infrastructure, or user experience

• Organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment

• Ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Accela, Metrc, Salesforce, Visio, and/or MS Project

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

• Project management experience

• Experience in the cannabis or another highly regulated industry

• Knowledge of Minn. Stat. ch 342 (~~~)

• Knowledge of state systems, processes, and procedures related to procurement and information technology

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

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.