Job Description

IT Project Mgr 1 Requisition ID req34851
Working Title IT Project Mgr 1
Position Grade 12
Position Summary
UNM Information Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and organized project management professional. Qualified individuals will coordinate, and support IT Application projects related to the implementation and development of Enterprise Applications across the UNM Campus. The individual, under direct supervision, provides basic professional level support in routine to moderately complex areas such as coordination and oversight of project plans for small, well-defined projects including implementation schedules and coordinating resource estimates for department projects.
Project Managers work with Directors and managers to align projects to meet business and IT needs Foundational 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. Knowledge of current trends in information technology, and an understanding of information requirements of a major research university are required.
Duties and Responsibilities * Uses discretionary judgement within known parameters to coordinate and oversee well-defined small-scale projects through final implementation using structured project management methodology. Makes recommendations and provides updates to management on project progress.

• Serves as a process and practice resource to the project team and recommends appropriate action where team performance deviates from agreed tolerances; may supervise or provide functional direction to support staff and/or student employees.
• Reviews initial project proposal for small scale, well-defined projects of moderate complexity and provides feedback for consideration.
• Reports and make recommendations to appropriate parties on costs, timescales and resources.
• Supports analysis and consultation on the design and implementation of effective administrative processes for well-defined project, to include input in process analysis, redesign, and organizational effectiveness.
• Follows the established change control procedure in consultation with immediate supervisor and ensures that project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are approved; works with project owner to schedule changes in the work environment related to projects.
• May act as representative of the project team for the project management aspect when providing project status to clients and/or stakeholders.
• Participates in or may create communications for project teams, sponsors and university constituents.
• Provides regular and accurate reports to stakeholders and immediate supervisor as appropriate; obtains supervisory guidance and approval as appropriate.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to evolving methodologies for technical project execution and participates in decisions to adopt new methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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 6 months of 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

• Working on Project Management Institute certification in Project Management

• Experience with agile or extreme PM methodology

• Experience with System Development Life Cycles

• Certification in ITIL foundations

• Understanding of IT architecture

• Experience at a public higher education institution

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: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33
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 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 grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 10/30/2025
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is open to hybrid remote work, an arrangement that allows an employee to work on a part-time basis at an alternate location other than a UNM worksite.
Application Instructions
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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are 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 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 . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

Skills Required