IT Project Mgr

Position Summary

UNM Information Technologies is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Enterprise Project Manager. Qualified individuals will be expected to lead and manage the development of large technology projects with direct impact on the core enterprise operations and processes of the University and provide mentoring and support to UNM staff using the PMO's methodology and tools. Project Managers work with Directors and managers to align projects to meet business and IT needs and with managers and staff across the University to drive adoption of best practices that improve our return on technology investment.

Strong skills are required in project management, business analysis, system development life cycle, cost and quality management, team building, conflict resolution, problem solving and organizational change management. The candidate must have demonstrated experience with technology projects in a large and complex organization, and with implementation of technical services that conform to the Information Technology Infrastructure Library. Knowledge of current trends and developments in information technology, and an understanding of information requirements of a major research university are required.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor s degree; at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

• Proven ability to take initiative and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, communication, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience managing projects across all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience leading and aligning cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders.
• Certifications in Project Management (PMP, Agile, SAFe, Scrum, Extreme or ITILv4) and understanding of IT architecture.
• Degree in Business, Communication, IT, or any related field.
• Experience with project management software and other relevant computer-based programs for managing a project such as Service Now and MS Project.

Applications need to include a complete professional work history with dates and hours worked.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Include Resume/UNMJobs application, Cover Letter and Writing Sample. Applicants submitting incomplete application packages may not be considered for interview.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University requires all regular staff positions to pass a pre-employment background check.

This may include criminal history background checks, fingerprint screenings, credential verification, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit the UNM policies.