• Employment Condition: Full Time; 1.0FTE 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period • Shift: Day • Insurance Eligibility: Full Employer Contribution

Lead Strategic Transformation, Data Innovation & Continuous Improvement Across Community-Based Services This position directs agency-wide strategic planning, performance improvement, evaluation and research efforts.  This position supports Community Based Services (CBS) strategic planning, Baldrige implementation, change management, and continuous improvement .  This position develops and coordinates policy and programs to improve performance outcomes; oversees staff members; develops and recommends budgetary and legislative proposals including new and revised statue, rules, policies, procedures, and budget requests; and directs the implementation of operational plans across divisions.  Primary Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: Lead and manage the strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives/best practices in CBS project management, administrative functions and data system architecture.  Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws/regulation, including data privacy and HIPAA requirements. Directly manage a team of approximately 5 staff and exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered, and employees will effectively perform assigned job duties to support and achieve annual DCT/CBS strategic plans, priorities, objectives and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Manage the development and implementation of comprehensive and integrated data architecture system for Community Based Services. Serve as a CBS subject matter expert for change management, business processes, data systems architecture, implementation and continuous improvement, for administrative functions within CBS programs and service lines.  The CBS satellite site is now the White Bear Clinic located at 4225 White Bear Parkway, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include (this is not an all-inclusive list): • Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead; • Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. Emerging Leaders Institute, L4, also known as Leadership Development Program or Aspiring Leaders Program); • A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. Employee Resource Group) – experience must include one (1) or more years of experience identifying issues, goals, strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment. AND Three (3) years of specialized work experience in project and/or program management demonstrating experience in: • Demonstrated skills in Human relations sufficient to build networks across organizations, private providers, contracted vendors, and the public sector, to facilitate workgroups, effectively persuade and motivate, problem solve, communicate complex and often times competing priorities, to collaborate, to develop consensus, and to continuously improve programs, processes and services. Human relation skills are sufficient to understand, develop, motivate, collaborate with and lead others. • Knowledge of change management, project management, administrative functions, data architect systems/programs (share point, agile apps, etc.), data privacy/HIPAA laws and regulation, person-centered services, the trends, and innovations in the area of continuous quality improvement, database analysis, and relevant state and federal agencies, and accrediting organizations. • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis using data and statistical analysis tools, and multiple strategic planning/change management models sufficient to evaluate goals, measures, and program results. • Program planning and administration principles sufficient to provide managerial leadership for the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation processes specific to the Project Management Team. • Budgeting, contracting and grants management, and legislative processes sufficient to ensure compliance and efficient use of resources that achieve and/or support program initiatives. • Ability to have sensitivity and respect for cultural and other differences and apply equity and inclusive workplace concepts in relation to daily work.

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. Knowledge of CBS programs and/or Minnesota’s system of long term and support services, sufficient to set the direction of projects/initiatives and provide guidance to the Project Management Team. Additional experience/education/certification in project management, IT, quality, compliance, analytics, evaluation, and/or public policy; Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing secure, HIPAA compliant, technology-focused, process improvements, transformations, databases, and/or systems. Budgeting, contracting and grants management, and legislative processes sufficient to ensure compliance and efficient use of resources that achieve and/or support CBS program initiatives.

Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.

Interest Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position.