Minnesota / MN Management & Budget / State Program Administrative Manager

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State Program Administrative Manager

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

13 employees hold this title in MN Management & Budget. Median total compensation for the role is $119,436, above the department median of $96,694.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $119,436
Agency median: $96,694
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$27,936$120,903+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 13 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Manager is held in 37 Minnesota departments. In MN Management & Budget, the median of $119,436 ranks #13 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Rights Department

$129,407 · 2

Lottery

$125,640 · 2

Administration Department

$122,137 · 4

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$120,895 · 1

Secretary of State

$120,895 · 2

Professional Educator Licensing Std Bd

$120,895 · 3

Public Safety Department

$120,895 · 9

Racing Commission

$120,895 · 1

Health Department

$120,878 · 7

Minnesota IT Services

$120,437 · 6

Teachers Retirement Associate

$120,336 · 1

Veterans Affairs Department

$119,702 · 10

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Manager role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Molly Sullivan

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,905

Sub-department: Results Management
Base pay: $120,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,905
Hire date: 2023-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Molly Sullivan is a State Program Administrative Manager at MN Management & Budget within Results Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,905. They are represented by Manager.

Joseph Phipps

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: OAR Policy & Operations
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Phipps holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at MN Management & Budget within Oar Policy & Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,895. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jenny Kane

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Business Continuity
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 1995-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jenny Kane is a State Program Administrative Manager at MN Management & Budget within Business Continuity. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,895. Union affiliation: Manager.

Wendy Helgemo

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Management Services
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2023-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN Management & Budget, Wendy Helgemo serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Management Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,895. They are represented by Manager.

Jason Jackson

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Management Services
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2023-12-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Jackson works as a State Program Administrative Manager for MN Management & Budget within Management Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Jason earned $120,895 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Brittany Wright

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2025 total comp

$120,837

Sub-department: Childrens Cabinet
Base pay: $120,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,837
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN Management & Budget, Brittany Wright serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Childrens Cabinet. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,837. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Marian Potter

State Program Administrative Manager/MN Management & Budget

2024 total comp

$119,436

Sub-department: MAD Analysis Div
Base pay: $117,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,436
Hire date: 2022-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G10
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marian Potter holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager at MN Management & Budget within Mad Analysis Division. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,436. Their bargaining unit is Manager.