IT Project Manager I (HCA/ITD #10110864)

$34.05 - $54.48 Hourly

$70,826 - $113,321 Annually

This position is a Pay Band IE

Posting Details

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

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Information Technology Division (ITD) provides timely and cost-effective information technology services to the department, its programs, divisions, and offices. This support enables the department to fulfill the mission of the Health Care Authority (HCA) in an efficient and responsive manner and ensures the HCA gains full benefit from its current and future investments in technology.

The IT Project Manager I will:

• Collaborate across organizational and disciplinary boundaries to define and execute technology based change initiatives, delivering discrete technical and/or programmatic benefits and outcomes;
• Understand, adapt, and apply appropriate core project management disciplines encompassing methodology, cost, scheduling, performance, risk, quality, and resource management competencies to achieve specific success criteria across the entire project management life cycle;

How does it get done?

The IT Project Manager I is responsible for:

• Collaborating with project stakeholders and contribute to or lead project initiation activities which may include assessment if regulatory compliance requirements, defining scope and performance measures, developing business cases, and/or determining project approach;
• Contributing to or leading project planning activities such as performing alternatives analysis and assessing feasibility, refining scope and performance measures, finalizing project approach, developing schedules, identifying resource requirements, developing project budgets, establishing initial project teams, &documenting project management plans;
• Understanding and applying various methodology and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent, effective, and quality project results;
• Managing project execution including budget, cost/schedule/performance, risks, reporting issues, governance, resources, quality, scope, outcomes, and results;
• Leading or participating in project close-out activities such as transitioning, lessons learned, posting implementation review, & archiving;
• Applying interpersonal skills to establish credibility and rapport with team members, management, and stakeholders;
• Contributing to the continuous quality improvement of internal systems and solution delivery processes.

Who are the customers?

• The Heath Care Authority (HCA) and other state Agencies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience with:

• Independently managing technical projects related to IT systems, networks, or applications;
• Continuous quality & process improvements in projects;
• The development of complex documents such as statements of work or technical instructions;
• Project close out activities, lessons learned and post-implementation reviews;
• Contract management, including the tracking of deliverables, deadlines, and invoices.

Minimum Qualification

Associate degree in Computer Science or similar technical major and four (4) years of experience in software development or systems analysis. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. CAPM certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

Work is performed mainly in an office setting with extended periods of sitting operating a standard personal computer, repeating the same hand finger motions many times such as typing. Interacting with co-workers and meeting deadlines. Be able to follow written and oral instructions. Occasional work beyond normal working hours may be required. In-state and out-of-state travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Alex Rodriguez, (505) 538-5184. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.