IT Project Mgr 3

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Information Technologies is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead and manage large technology projects with direct impact on the core operations of the University and provide mentoring and support to UNM staff using PMO methodology and tools.

Strong skills in project management, business analysis, SDLC, cost and quality management, team building, conflict resolution, problem solving and organizational change management are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology projects in large, complex organizations.
• Ability to implement projects using ITIL framework and PMO methodologies.
• Strong skills in project management, business analysis, SDLC, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large technology projects with direct impact on university operations.
• Mentor UNM staff and promote PMO best practices across departments.
• Collaborate with Directors to align projects with business and IT needs.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

SDLC

Cost management

Quality management

Team building

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

IT Project Mgr 3

Requisition ID req37352

Working Title IT Project Mgr 3

Position Grade 14

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 in 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.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• ProjectManagement Institute certification in Project Management
• Experiencewith agile or extreme PM methodology
• Experiencewith System Development Life Cycles
• Certificationin ITIL
• Understandingof IT architecture
• Experienceat a public higher education institution
• Training

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

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department IT Project Management Office (PMO) (316A)

Employment Type Staff

Staff Type Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status Exempt

Pay Monthly: $4,924.40 - $7,046.00

Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required Yes

For Best Consideration Date 7/30/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Remote Work Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is open to hybrid remote work arrangement that allows an employee to work on a part-time basis at an alternate location other than a UNM worksite.

Veteran Preference Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

For Best Consideration Date 7/30/2026