Project Manager - Tax

RESPEC • Santa Fe, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

RESPEC is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in supporting a high-profile New Mexico state government client. This Project Manager will lead execution for two certified technology initiatives within the client’s Tax & Revenue and Motor Vehicle Divisions. You will be responsible for navigating the project life cycle for the GenKFI Replacement, a major modernization of core financial and accounting interfaces, and the AAMVA Service Cutover, which involves migrating New Mexico’s MVD systems to modernized national messaging protocols. This is a critical role for the state, ensuring that tax revenue management remains accurate and that motor vehicle data exchange remains compliant with modern national standards like REAL ID.

Requirements

• Several years of experience managing technology projects from initiation through completion.
• Proven track record of coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex schedules in a structured environment.
• Experience supporting the implementation or modernization of General Ledger, financial reporting, or tax administration systems.
• Familiarity with the complexities of financial data accuracy and auditability requirements.
• Recent experience managing a "cutover" or system migration.
• Understanding of the technical and operational steps required to move from legacy architecture to modern cloud services or web-based messaging protocols.
• Experience working within formal project governance frameworks.
• Capability of maintaining rigorous documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting a State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
• Familiarity with AAMVA standards, Uni-batch messaging, or REAL ID compliance.
• Experience with large-scale financial system replacements or ERP modernization.
• An active PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive the day-to-day progress of modernization efforts by coordinating project schedules, milestones, and high-stakes deliverables.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans, action items, and status reporting.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks to ensure scope and quality are never compromised.
• Manage transition and "cutover" activities, including coordinating testing phases, migration schedules, and operational readiness reviews.
• Serve as the central point of coordination during go-live events, ensuring that legacy systems are retired and new services are launched with minimal disruption to state operations and public services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed