FS IT Project Manager
- 503570
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Jun 3 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Susanne Berger, sberger@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Come and Join us at NMSU Facilities and Services, where we cultivate a people first, inclusive, and high performing culture, empowering every employee to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and support the broader mission of New Mexico State University.
Position Details
Position Title: FS IT Project Manager
College/Division: Facilities and Services
Department: 500450-FS ACCOUNTING
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Departmental IT Support and Coordination
• Manages day-to-day IT support to Facilities and Services users
• Coordinates with central IT regarding technical support issues, service requests, systems access, infrastructure needs, hardware/software concerns, and issue escalation.
• Serves as a liaison between Facilities and Services and central IT to help ensure effective communication, problem resolution, and alignment with institutional technology standards and services.
• Assists with user guidance and training related to departmental systems and basic IT processes.
2. PD&E Project Support and IT-Related Project Management
• Supports Project Development and Engineering with IT-related aspects of project planning, design, implementation, closeout, and transition to operations.
• Coordinates project activities, technical deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communication for assigned IT-related and systems-related projects.
• Assists with project tracking, documentation, implementation coordination, and issue resolution for departmental and PD&E projects involving technology systems, digital tools, reporting, and integration needs.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, vendors, and technical teams to support project execution and ensure that technology requirements are appropriately incorporated into planning and delivery processes.
• Assists in management of departmental technology initiatives and IT-related projects that support Facilities and Services business processes and operations.
3. Enterprise Systems and Reporting Support
• Supports implementation, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of enterprise systems and digital workflows used by Facilities and Services.
• Assists with implementation and ongoing support of the CPPM module, including user support, process coordination, system functionality review, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports development, implementation, testing, validation, maintenance, and refinement of database reports and reporting tools for operational, project, and management purposes.
• Helps identify opportunities to improve business processes, reporting visibility, and systems functionality across Facilities and Services.
• Assists with documenting system processes, reporting logic, and user procedures.
4. Technical Review, Integration, and Compliance Support
• Assists with review of plans, specifications, technical documents, and project materials to support compliance, compatibility, and effective integration of technology-related components.
• Supports review of systems and software integration across facilities and project environments, including technology interfaces connected to operational and building systems.
• Helps ensure technology-related components of projects align with university standards, departmental needs, and maintainability considerations.
• Assists in evaluating technical requirements and design implications related to digitally integrated environments, including coordination involving software and systems used in conjunction with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) environments and related facilities infrastructure.
• Supports implementation and maintenance of technology-related processes associated with project delivery and operational support.
5. Documentation, Training, and Administrative Support
• Maintains records, technical documentation, project files, procedures, status reports, and related materials for assigned duties and projects.
• Provides user guidance and training documentation as needed.
• Assists with procurement coordination for technology-related hardware, software, licensing, or services, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of departmental, divisional, or university priorities.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience
Equivalent Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree + 6 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in Higher Education, experience with Enterprise IT infrastructure, related support and systems analysis, hardware and software deployment, identify and resolve IT infrastructure deficiencies.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
