Project Management Specialist Jobs in New Mexico
Project Management Specialist jobs in New Mexico are open across Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Portales and other New Mexico metros, with employers like University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, and City of Las Cruces hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
New Mexico State University is seeking a Program Specialist Latin American Program in the Office of Land-grant Excellence, Access, and Partnership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role provides strategic leadership in advancing student support and success by championing student advocacy, guiding complex student concerns, and ensuring coordinated response to crisis situations through effective referral networks. It directs the vision, design, and assessment of comprehensive programming and educational initiatives, fostering collaboration with campus and system partners and leveraging data to evaluate impact and inform continuous improvement. Engages in collaborative teamwork with Program Specialists across the department, contributing to creating department priorities through collaboration, clear and open communication, and mutual support. Is able to work with differing work styles, and addresses conflict constructively to support effective work relationships.
The position leads talent development by supervising, mentoring, and evaluating student employees, graduate assistants, and interns, while shaping recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse and high-performing team. It oversees operational management of the office, including budget planning and resource allocation, space utilization, and process optimization to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
Additionally, the role serves as a key liaison for campus-community engagement, cultivating strategic partnerships, leading training and capacity-building efforts, and amplifying institutional priorities through integrated communications and outreach strategies that promote cultural awareness and student engagement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
LOCATION
Location: Las Cruces
COMPENSATION
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 48,332.54
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)
INTRODUCTION
New Mexico State University is seeking a Program Specialist Latin American Program in the Office of Land-grant Excellence, Access, and Partnership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role provides strategic leadership in advancing student support and success by championing student advocacy, guiding complex student concerns, and ensuring coordinated response to crisis situations through effective referral networks. It directs the vision, design, and assessment of comprehensive programming and educational initiatives, fostering collaboration with campus and system partners and leveraging data to evaluate impact and inform continuous improvement. Engages in collaborative teamwork with Program Specialists across the department, contributing to creating department priorities through collaboration, clear and open communication, and mutual support. Is able to work with differing work styles, and addresses conflict constructively to support effective work relationships.
The position leads talent development by supervising, mentoring, and evaluating student employees, graduate assistants, and interns, while shaping recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse and high-performing team. It oversees operational management of the office, including budget planning and resource allocation, space utilization, and process optimization to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
Additionally, the role serves as a key liaison for campus-community engagement, cultivating strategic partnerships, leading training and capacity-building efforts, and amplifying institutional priorities through integrated communications and outreach strategies that promote cultural awareness and student engagement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
LOCATION
Location: Las Cruces
COMPENSATION
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 48,332.54
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)
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Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Management Specialist Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of New Mexico5
- New Mexico State University3
- City of Las Cruces1
- Eastern New Mexico University1
- State of New Mexico1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education6
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Government & Public Sector2
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management specialist jobs across New Mexico.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- PMP or CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute
- Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project or Jira
- 3 to 5 years of experience managing cross-functional projects end to end
- Strong skills in schedule development, budget tracking, and risk management
- Experience producing status reports and presenting updates to senior stakeholders
Project Management Specialist Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project management specialist jobs are there in New Mexico?
There are 11+ project management specialist openings in New Mexico on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Portales. New positions post regularly as employers across New Mexico hire.
How much do project management specialists make in New Mexico?
Project management specialists in New Mexico earn a median of about $106,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,430 for the lowest 10% to over $173,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Mexico cities have the most project management specialist jobs?
Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Portales have the most project management specialist openings in New Mexico right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project management specialists in New Mexico?
Employers hiring project management specialists in New Mexico include University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, and City of Las Cruces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project management specialist jobs in New Mexico?
Yes. About 27% of project management specialist openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Mexico metros.
How do I apply for project management specialist jobs in New Mexico?
You can apply to project management specialist jobs in New Mexico directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Mexico location, then apply to each one that fits.
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