Working Title: Training Manager

Job Class: Training & Development Manager 1

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

Job ID: 94916 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: 06/17/2026 Closing Date: 07/08/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget Division/Unit: Enterprise Employee Resources / Training & Skills Development Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $40.86 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,315 - $123,338 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: Managerial Plan, unrepresented FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive 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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Training Manager on the Enterprise Talent and Development (ETD) team to manage five training and development staff who develop, coordinate, contract, deliver, and evaluate employee development content. ETD’s mission is to help build skills, cultivate careers, and develop leaders with Minnesota’s government employees. This is a vital leadership position that will have a key role in the state’s training and development opportunities.

Job Duties For This Position Include

Staffing the ETD team and providing supervisory oversight so that labor agreements are equitably administered and staff effectively perform job duties to achieve objectives Ensuring robust and customized training solutions are high-quality, scalable, non-partisan, and adequately tailored to the audience Identifying, understanding, and operationalizing workforce development priorities as they relate to training, leadership development, and skills development offerings Leading or participating in special workgroups that have enterprise workforce and organizational development impact Ensuring training offerings produce sufficient income to sustain the ETD fee-for-service business model and maximizing profit-generating activities so the program can expand as necessary

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

Four (4) years of experience providing consultative services regarding employee or workforce training and development activities to effectively assess organizational learning needs, improve performance, and recommend strategic solutions

Experience Must Include

Demonstrated leadership, which can include any of the following: Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead in an adult learner, employee, or workforce development environment; Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), or completion of a similar or equivalent leadership program through another organization; OR A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee related to adult learner, employee, or workforce development. The experience must include 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment. Developing, delivering, and evaluating training and development programs for employees or workforce participants, including creating learning objectives, facilitating training sessions, and measuring the effectiveness and impact of learning activities Conducting needs assessments, data analysis, curriculum design, and project management, including creating evidence-based recommendations, building learning materials, and overseeing timelines and deliverables Knowledge of adult learning and organizational development theory, practices, and techniques sufficient to provide professional development consultation and feedback Communication and writing skills sufficient to convey complex and/or sensitive information to a variety of audiences, including ETD staff, MMB leadership, and clients Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, training and development, organizational development, industrial or organizational psychology, adult education, workforce development, instructional or curriculum design, organizational leadership, or social sciences with relevance to learning, behavior, or organizational systems may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master’s degree in a similar field may substitute for eighteen months of experience. A doctorate degree in a similar field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, training and development, organizational development, adult education, workforce development, instructional or curriculum design, or organizational leadership Experience with the Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) system Experience providing professional training and development services in the public sector (city, county, state, federal, or Tribal) Experience leading a training or learning and development team, including supervising staff, managing performance, and supporting staff development Experience developing and evaluating large-scale learning programs, such as leadership development programs or organization-wide training rollouts Experience working in a unionized environment

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only) Criminal history check Reference check Social Security and address verification Education verification Conflict of interest review Other legally or internal policy required checks

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

How To Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jake Pleschourt at jake.pleschourt@state.mn.us.

MMB May Choose To Non-competitively Interview Certain Disabled Veterans (CDVs). To Receive Consideration As a CDV Under M.S. 43A.111, You Must

Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30% Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability Meet all minimum qualifications identified in this posting Submit all documentation by the closing date to Jake Pleschourt at jake.pleschourt@state.mn.us.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Jake Pleschourt at jake.pleschourt@state.mn.us or 651-201-2567.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

A sense of purpose in their work Connection with their coworkers and communities Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your Benefits May Include

Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans Fertility care, including IVF Diabetes care Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

Training, classes, and professional development Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.