Salesforce Product Owner - Planning Director State

Working Title: Salesforce Product Owner

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

• Job ID : 97761

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 10/21/2026.

• Date Posted : 10/15/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

• Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / IT Business Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This position is responsible for leading the documentation, prioritization and delivery of MDA business processes to a technical team for development in Salesforce, while ensuring that customer needs and business objectives are met. This role requires a deep understanding of the product vision, MDA business needs and the perspective of customers, as well as familiarity with Salesforce. Strong communication and collaboration skills that can guide cross-functional teams towards successful outcomes are essential. This position is primarily responsible for the production support roadmap, as well as directing and coordinating with MDA Division product owners in the documentation and delivery of new credentials and business processes into Salesforce.

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.

Four (4) years of experience in technical product planning or technical project management. NOTE: An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field may substitute for work experience: Doctorate (two years), Master’s (18 months), Bachelor’s (one year) and Associate’s (six months).

At least one (1) year of direct experience working as a product owner.

Experience with Salesforce on a development or implementation level.

Experience successfully leading technical implementation projects.

Experience working within an agile product management framework

The ability to celebrate and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of, or experience working in as a developer in, Salesforce.

Extensive experience as a product owner or product manager for a large technology platform or service.

Knowledge of technical public sector licensing solutions and business processes.

Knowledge of, or experience working in, the Minnesota agriculture industry.

Experience delivering high-quality technical solutions under tight time constraints.

Knowledge of government processes, practices and procedures as they relate to IT systems and their implementation and use.

Physical Requirements

This position is an office position, based in the St. Paul OLF office. The individual in this position may telework on a schedule as negotiated with the supervisor; some responsibilities of this individual may require in-person presence at the office or attendance at meetings, as well as occasional in-State travel. While most work and hours for this position are routine, the incumbent must be able to be flexible if works needs require schedule adjustments. The work is primarily computer-based and requires extensive sitting at a computer and keyboard to participate in meetings, and complete work activities.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.