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# IT Project Manager (SOS #10117236)

- **Company:** State of New Mexico
- **Location:** Santa Fe, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,782.0 - $134,056.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Software, Data Driven Tests, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ab3c57fd8e192ba8

## About the Role

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.
Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
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.
Supplemental Information

## Description

The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to administer elections and government ethics in accordance with state and federal law and to maintain and provide access to the laws, official acts, and other instruments vital to the efficient operation of state government. It is also the mission of the Secretary of State to file and maintain records vital to the interests of commerce and industry.

The Information Technology (IT) Division endeavors to support this mission by hosting, maintaining, and operating the information systems that are used by our two main business units, as well as those used to meet internal SOS needs. Our reasonably small staff primarily works with Microsoft technologies to deliver needed IT services.

To learn more about the Secretary of State, please visit our website: https://www.sos.nm.gov/
Why does the job exist?

This position serves as the Project Manager for the agency's IT Division to independently define, execute, and oversee technology-based initiatives of medium size and complexity to support the mission and objectives of the Secretary of State. Mastery of foundational project management disciplines, methods, and tools are required.
How does it get done?

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the planning, oversight, coordination, and implementation of projects within defined time and budget constraints. Operating with significant independence, the IT Project Manager provides mentorship for division staff responsible for managing small projects while simultaneously contributing to continuous quality improvement of IT systems and providing oversight of all phases of assigned projects:

***INITIATION***
Collaborate with project stakeholders and leads project initiation activities which may include assessment of regulatory compliance requirements, defining scope and performance measures, developing business cases, and/or determining project approach.

***PLANNING***
Lead project planning activities i.e., perform alternatives analysis and assess feasibility, refine scope and performance measures, finalize project approach, develop schedules, identify resource requirements, develop project budget, establish initial project team, and document the project management plan. Participate actively in procurement-related activities such as vendor management, drafting of contracts, receiving quotes, and management of invoices.

***EXECUTION***
Identify, adapt, and implement the appropriate project management methodologies and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent, effective, and quality project results.
Manage IT project execution including project scope, budget, and risks, while keeping projects on schedule. Manage and collaborate with vendors and vendor project managers to ensure successful project outcomes.

***CLOSURE***
Lead project close-out activities i.e., transition, lessons learned, post-implementation review, archive.

***MONITORING and CONTROL***
Apply interpersonal skills to establish credibility and rapport with team members, management, and stakeholders. Create recurring project reports and inform management regarding potential problems. Lead and facilitate problem-solving: define the problem, perform root cause analysis, explore options and solutions, understand constraints, and recommend the best solution based on data-driven analysis. Prepare documentation and present to oversight committees or stakeholders as needed for assigned projects; chair the project steering committee meetings and prepare agendas for them.
Who are the customers?

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer. All assigned projects support the SOS's business units and their constituents. As such, you will provide project deliverables and updates to stakeholders which include SOS executive leadership and the Department of Information Technology.
Ideal Candidate

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Information Officer. All assigned projects support the SOS's business units and their constituents. As such, you will provide project deliverables and updates to stakeholders which include SOS executive leadership and the Department of Information Technology.
Minimum Qualification