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[Sheldon Fernandez]

Looking for someone from Public Sector and if within MN then great!

I’m working with MN.IT Services in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on a critical modernization initiative and wanted to reach out regarding a Product / Program Lead opportunity based in Saint Paul, MN. Please review the description below and let me know your interest. If you are interested, please share your resume, rate/salary expectations, and the best time to reach you.

Additional Details:
Client: MN.IT – Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
Job ID: MNSITE-3696
Location: Saint Paul, MN - Mostly Remote but some onsite visits may be needed in a month or two.
Type: Contract Opportunity

About the Project:
The State of Minnesota is implementing an integration platform (iPaaS) to modernize eligibility systems. The first major initiative focuses on integrating the legacy MAXIS system with the MN benefits online application through a new Worker Interface. This effort aims to reduce manual data entry, improve worker experience, and enable scalable, long-term system modernization across county and Tribal agencies.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Lead implementation of a Worker Interface connecting legacy and modern systems
• Drive stakeholder engagement across counties and Tribal Nations
• Oversee pilot program execution with 4–7 local agencies
• Lead training, adoption, and change management efforts
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and feedback loops to refine requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MNIT, DCYF, DHS, vendors)
• Support statewide rollout strategy based on pilot outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure successful adoption and usability of the Worker Interface
• Translate business needs into user stories, requirements, and backlog items
• Align workflows with policy, compliance, and operational realities
• Lead stakeholder communication and coordination at all levels
• Drive human-centered design principles into product development
• Identify risks, constraints, and ensure delivery alignment with program goals

Deliverables You’ll Own:

• Build and manage relationships with pilot counties and Tribal agencies
• Lead onboarding, engagement, and readiness planning for pilot participants
• Drive requirements gathering, documentation, and prioritization
• Facilitate communication between local agencies and technical teams
• Support iterative design, testing, and deployment of the Worker Interface

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience as a Product Lead / Program Lead in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Deep understanding of Agile delivery, product lifecycle, and iterative design
• Proven ability to work across government, local agencies, or regulated environments
• Experience with system integration, digital transformation, or iPaaS initiatives
• Strong skills in stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership
• Ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap with clarity and confidence

This isn’t just another program role it’s a frontline position in a statewide modernization effort with real operational impact. If you’ve led complex integrations and know how to balance product thinking with program execution, this is worth a serious look.

Thanks,
Sheldon Fernandez
she...@elegantsolutions.us      
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