Senior Project Manager

The 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.

The 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.

Key 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.

This 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. 

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.  
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Requires 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.

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience identifying and implementing business process improvements, workflow analysis, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing technology solutions and supporting organizational change to drive successful adoption and results.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, engage stakeholders, and build collaborative relationships.
• Project management training or certification such as PMP or CAPM.
• Certifications in change management, process improvement, or Agile methodologies such as Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or related methodologies. 

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.
• Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to security technology equipment depending on assignment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

It 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.

Anoka 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.

About Anoka County

As 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.

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO