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IT Project Manager

Salary

 

$38.44 - $61.50 Hourly

$79,950 - $127,920 Annually

This position is a Pay Band IF

Posting Details

 

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is one of the executive branch agencies of the State of New Mexico. To ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.

The Department consists of eight (8) Divisions which include the Public Health Division, Epidemiology & Response Division, Scientific Laboratory Division, Developmental Disabilities Supports Division, Division of Health Improvement (Health Facility & Certification), Administrative Services Division, Office of Facilities Management, and Medical Cannabis Division.

The Office of Facilities Management oversees seven 24-7 facilities throughout the state that provide long-term, rehabilitative, behavioral health and drug treatment programs. Our primary responsibility is to assess, monitor and improve the health of New Mexicans.

The Department provides a statewide system of Health Promotion and Community Health Improvement, Chronic Disease Prevention, Infectious Disease Prevention, Injury Prevention and other Public Health services. Prevention and early intervention strategies are implemented through the Department's local Public Health Offices and contracts with community providers.

The health care system is strengthened through Department activities including contracted Primary and Rural Health care services, school-based health centers, Emergency Medical Services, Scientific Laboratory services, Vital Records and Health Statistics.

Why does the job exist?

 

The IT PM-II position is a member of the Department of Health IT Services Division Project management Office.  The IT PM-II is responsible for managing concurrent medium and large IT projects using industry standard disciplines and best practices, project phases, knowledge areas, and processes and gathering requirements for IT professional services request.  The IT PM-II ensures compliance with Department of Information Technology (DoIT) IT requirements and State IT procurement rules as they relate to contracts, requests for proposals, sole sources and invitations to bid.  The IT PM-II manages resources to ensure that the projects successfully meet the scope, budget and schedule objectives.

How does it get done?

 

The IT PM-II positions key responsibilities include providing expertise for IT project stakeholders from initiation to closeout; development of  project documentation such as charters, project management plans, certification documents, presentations, monthly reports and technical review documents; development and processing of procurement documentation and management of project budgets, working knowledge of Department of Information Technology (DOIT) IT requirements, and State IT procurement rules to guide the project; documenting project activity to produce project metrics; and managing resources to ensure that projects successfully meet the scope, budget, and schedule objectives.

Who are the customers?

 

This position supports all IT related project efforts for Divisions, Bureaus, and Programs within the NMDOH and cross functional IT initiatives with sister agencies in order to provide healthcare services to the constituents of the State of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

 

IT project management experience using project management best practices; proficient stakeholder management skills , meeting coordination and communication management; Effective schedule, resource and task assignment capability; Accurate budget tracking and reconciliation experience; Strong analytic, risk, conflict, and problem solving skills; Exceptional verbal communication, written, presentation and interpersonal skills; and Working knowledge of DoIT IT requirements and State IT procurement rules.

Minimum Qualification

 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or Information Technology and four (4) years of experience in software development, project management, or systems analysis, with a minimum two (2) years of experience in the PM role. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. CAPM/PMI- ACP certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. PMP/PgMP certification may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Substitution Table

 

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education

Experience

Education

Experience

1

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

8 years of experience

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

8 years of experience

2

Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

6 years of experience

Associate's degree or higher in any field

AND

8 years of experience

3

Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

4 years of experience

 

4

Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

2 years of experience

 

5

PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

0 years of experience

 

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
 

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

 

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

 

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Leif Gregory (505) 333-8785Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

 

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.