M25297 IT Project Manager

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of IT Project Manager with a strong focus on full-cycle ERP implementations, infrastructure modernization, and organizational restructuring initiatives within the IT function to work in the KMIT Unit. 

The positions will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of ERP projects (Microsoft Dynamics 365 or equivalent), ensuring alignment with business processes.
• Oversee infrastructure and cybersecurity projects, including network upgrades, cloud migrations, and IT service improvements.
• Support departmental restructuring efforts, aligning IT operations and service models with CIMMYT’s 2030 Strategy.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, timelines, risks, and KPIs, reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Procurement, Science, Operations) and external vendors to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Apply and enforce project governance and compliance frameworks across all initiatives.
• Drive change management and communication plans to ensure the successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Mentor and guide team members and contractors assigned to projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field. A master’s degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification is preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, with proven delivery of:
• Experience managing or supporting at least one full-cycle ERP implementation (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365), with additional involvement in large-scale ERP module rollouts, upgrades, or related enterprise system projects.
• Large-scale infrastructure/network/security projects.
• Projects involving organizational restructuring or IT operating model transformation.
• Strong experience in vendor and contract management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and international environments.
• The candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Leadership, Negotiation skills, Efective communication, Problem Solving.  

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).