IT Project Mgr 3

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

UNM Information Technologies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Project Manager to lead and manage large technology projects that directly affect the University’s core enterprise operations and processes. The role also provides mentoring and support to UNM staff in using the Project Management Office’s methodology and tools. Project Managers work with directors and managers to align projects with business and IT needs and collaborate across the University to encourage best practices that improve the return on technology investments.

The position calls for strong capabilities in project management, business analysis, system development life cycle, cost and quality management, team building, conflict resolution, problem solving, and organizational change management. Candidates must have experience delivering technology projects in a large, complex organization and implementing technical services that conform to the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Knowledge of current information technology trends and developments, and an understanding of the information requirements of a major research university, are also required.

The position is based at UNM’s Main campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position and is eligible for a hybrid remote arrangement, allowing work part-time from an alternate location. The stated monthly pay range is $4,924.40–$7,046.00.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degree(s) and directly related experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated experience with technology projects in a large and complex organization.
• Experience implementing technical services that conform to the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Strong skills in project management, business analysis, system development life cycle, cost and quality management, team building, conflict resolution, problem solving, and organizational change management.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
• Understanding of the information requirements of a major research university.
• A complete professional work history with dates and hours worked must be included in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Institute certification in Project Management.
• Experience with agile or extreme project management methodology.
• Experience with system development life cycles.
• Certification in ITIL.
• Understanding of IT architecture.
• Experience at a public higher education institution.
• Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development of large technology projects that directly affect the University’s core enterprise operations and processes.
• Mentor and support UNM staff in using the Project Management Office’s methodology and tools.
• Work with directors and managers to align projects with business and IT needs.
• Work with managers and staff across the University to promote best practices that improve the return on technology investments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition remission and dependent education programs.
• Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE, as determined under the New Mexico Education Retirement Act, must make mandatory retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level