IT Project Manager IV

$47.21 - $75.54 Hourly $98,199 - $157,118 Annually This position is a Pay Band IH 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 IT Project Manager IV will: Function as the leader of the Project Management Office. Oversee projects and project managers for the Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) for the HCA Information Technology Division (ITD); Concurrently plan, manage and lead the execution of multiple projects; Develop mastery of foundational project management disciplines, methods and tools; Define and lead internal process improvement initiatives across organizational and functional boundaries; Possess sufficient technology and programmatic knowledge to provide insightful planning, management and oversight of project progress and results; Oversee other project managers to ensure consistent project management processes. How does it get done? The IT Project Manager IV is responsible for: Collaborating with project stakeholders and leading project initiation and planning activities; Developing repeatable project management processes and leading a team of project managers to consistently implement, execute and deliver projects across the department; Identifying, adapting and implementing the appropriate software development methodology and tools for specific projects and situations to deliver consistent, effective, and quality project results; Leading and facilitating problem solving; defining the problem, performing root cause analysis, exploring options and solutions, understanding constraints, and recommending best solution based on data-driven analysis; Managing project execution including budget, cost/schedule/performance, risks, reporting, issues, governance, resources,quality, scope, outcomes and results; Defining and leading continuous quality improvement of internal systems and solution delivery processes Leading development of procurements and associated documents (e.g., RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, contract templates), defining acceptance criteria and managing vendor performance throughout the procurement lifecycle; Portfolio management ROI analysis, prioritization; Coordinating across boundaries to manage change for adoption and sustained business value and success as a result of project; Leading project close-out activities including transition, lessons learned, post-implementation review, and artifact archival; Defining and driving departmental level process improvement initiatives. Who are the customers? Internal and external HCA staff and stakeholders. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience: Supervising project management staff; Creating new processes for project management and; In portfolio management. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or Information Technology and eight (8) years of experience in software development, project management, or systems analysis, with a minimum two (2) years of experience in the PM role. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. CAPM/PMI-ACP certification may be substituted for one year of experience. PMP/PgMP certification may be substituted for two year of experience. Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 12 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 12 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 10 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 12 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 8 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience • Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position. • If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate. 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 in-state travel required. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Alex Rodriguez, (505) 538-5184. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.