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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Manager (NMED #12022) - **Company:** State of New Mexico - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $81,349.0 - $130,166.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=02cae6c464d22132 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Managing projects?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 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 Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire 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 This position provides IT Project Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) services to the agency through the Office of Information Technology (OIT). It is responsible for gathering and documenting technology-related project requirements from subject matter experts within programmatic areas and assisting application developers in understanding those requirements. This position is also responsible for the organization, tracking, resource and time management, and successful execution of individual IT projects as assigned by the CIO, as well as maintaining visibility and coordination across the broader portfolio of IT initiatives. How does it get done? * Lead full project life-cycle activities: initiate projects, define scope/performance measures, assess compliance requirements, develop business cases, and determine delivery approach * Manage project planning and execution, including schedules, budgets, resources, risks, governance, quality, scope, and overall project outcomes * Implement and maintain Agile project management methodologies, tools, and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery * Oversee project portfolio management by tracking interdependencies, prioritizing initiatives, and aligning projects with strategic objectives and available resources * Prepare and maintain governance and compliance documentation, including project certification materials, status dashboards, steering committee briefings, and executive reporting * Coordinate with stakeholders, financial staff, and procurement teams to manage expenditures, reconcile budgets, and support procurement activities * Lead project closeout and continuous improvement efforts, including lessons learned, post-implementation reviews, root cause analysis, and mentoring junior project staff Who are the customers? * New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment * Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations * Internal staff Ideal Candidate * New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment * Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations * Internal staff ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Detecting Money Laundering with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/111-detecting-money-laundering-with-ai) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [5 Step Guide to Managing New Job Expectations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/343-5-step-guide-to-managing-new-job-expectations) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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