Position Title: University Project Manager, Sr

Employee Classification: Project Manager,Sr

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 100001-PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The Office of the President invites you to apply to for the position of University Project Manager.

Classification Summary:
Identifies and participates in the evaluation of strategic opportunities pertinent to the objectives of the overall activity. Interacts with senior management and administrators within the university and, as appropriate, within industry and government, to represent and promote the development of strategic programs on a project management basis. Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing. Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables. Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems. Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects. Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.

Classification Standard Duties:
Under minimal supervision, analyze project requests, understand business requirements and explore options for implementation of project request. Provide high level estimates of the costs of implementing the project request. Provide final recommendation on the plan for installation of a new system or modification of a new system. Create RFPs. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Identifies policy and procedure gaps and develop plans to address them. Assist with portfolio management processes and reports.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Identifies policy and procedure gaps and develop plans to address them. Assist with portfolio management processes and reports. Must have demonstrated knowledge of Information Technology environment through execution of Information Technology projects.; SKILLS:Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policies, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:Develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS). Prepare project reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Develop and update projects plans. Monitor and track project deliverables and milestones. Work with project personnel to identify and resolve problems. Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. Identify policy and procedure gaps and develop plans to address them.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Betsy Banks, 575-646-5955, asc-pres@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

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.