IT Project Mgr 3

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

2d • $4,924 - $7,046 • Hybrid

About The Position

UNM Information Technologies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Project Manager to lead and manage the development of 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 with managers and staff across the University to encourage adoption of practices that improve returns on technology investment. The position requires demonstrated experience managing 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 of the information requirements of a major research university, is also required.

The position is based at UNM’s Main Campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is eligible for a hybrid remote arrangement that permits part-time work at an alternate location. It is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible staff position. Applicants must submit a complete professional work history with dates and hours worked, along with a resume or UNMJobs application and a cover letter. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; relevant experience and completed degrees 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).
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology.
• Understanding of the information requirements of a major research university.
• 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.
• Specialty licensure or certification may be required as specified by the department.
• Applications must include a complete professional work history with dates and hours worked.
• Applicants must include a resume or UNMJobs application and a cover letter.
• Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Institute certification in Project Management.
• Experience with agile or extreme PM methodology.
• Experience with System Development Life Cycles.
• ITIL certification.
• Understanding of IT architecture.
• Experience at a public higher education institution.
• Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development of large technology projects affecting core University enterprise operations and processes.
• Mentor and support UNM staff in using PMO 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 adoption of best practices that improve returns on technology investment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition remission
• Dependent education programs
• Mandatory retirement contributions for eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE

What This Job Offers

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