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Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.\nIn order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 11/19/2026 in order to be considered.\nPosition Description\nThe Strategic Planning & Data Management department advances the county’s strategic priorities by strengthening enterprise-wide digital experience, enhancing organizational alignment, guiding data lifecycle management, and ensuring effective sourcing of goods and services.\nThe Senior Project Manager plays a key role in advancing these priorities by leading cross-functional complex projects that span multiple departments and impact services across the county. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Project Manager applies project management principles, business process improvement methodologies, and change management practices to address complex organizational challenges. The role conducts business analyses, evaluates alternatives, develops practical solutions, and facilitates stakeholder engagement to achieve project objectives and support informed decision-making.\nKey Responsibilities include business analyses, facilitating stakeholder engagement, developing and executing comprehensive project plans, establishing timelines and resource requirements, managing project schedules and key milestones, coordinating vendor partnerships, and ensuring successful project delivery from initiation through implementation.\nThis is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of December 7, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.\nPay & Benefits\nAnoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $98,176 to $137,384 annually ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour).\n24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.\nComprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits\nMedical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.\nPension plan and other retirement investment options.\nAdvancement/professional development opportunities.\nWork Location\nThis position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.\nThis position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. \nExpected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.\nJob Duties and Responsibilities\nThese examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Project Manager.\nServe as a primary contact for new and enterprise-wide projects across Anoka County, ensuring that project objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.\nDevelop and implement tools standards, schedules, and contracts in support of Anoka County projects.\nLeverage reporting, analysis tools, models, data gathering systems, documentation procedures, and quality performance standards to complete projects.\nConduct feasibility studies by identifying resources required, derived benefits, operating expense, and alternatives to the proposed project.\nDevelop and implement solutions to customer and vendor needs to ensure smooth delivery of projects.\nCollaborate with departments to identify business needs, process improvements, and project requirements to support successful project outcomes.\nFacilitate project meetings, stakeholder discussions, and working sessions to support collaboration, issue resolution, and decision-making.\nMonitor project risks, dependencies, milestones, and performance measures, providing updates and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.\nSupport implementation and adoption activities by coordinating communications, training, and stakeholder engagement efforts related to assigned projects.\nAssist departments in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiency as part of project planning and implementation activities.\nProvide direction and oversight for tasks and troubleshooting pertaining to assigned projects.\nProvide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. \nQualifications and Requirements:\nMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed\nRequires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of experience managing projects, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, supporting business process improvements, developing project plans, or leading implementations efforts.\nIn lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.\nMust have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nExperience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.\nExperience identifying and implementing business process improvements, workflow analysis, and operational improvement initiatives.\nExperience implementing technology solutions and supporting organizational change to drive successful adoption and results.\nDemonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, engage stakeholders, and build collaborative relationships.\nProject management training or certification such as PMP or CAPM.\nCertifications in change management, process improvement, or Agile methodologies such as Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or related methodologies.\nPhysical Demands and Work Conditions\nStandard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.\nVision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. \nAbility to see colors, shades and brightness.\nHearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.\nAbility to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.\nAssignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.\nPhysical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.\nRegular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.\nEquipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to security technology equipment depending on assignment.\nOccasional travel to other county work sites as needed.\nTravel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.\nExposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.\nReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.\nSelection Process\nIt is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.\nPre-employment Requirements\nAnoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.\nAbout Anoka County\nAs the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.\nCommitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment\nAnoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. 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