JOB DESCRIPTION:
Scope of the Project:
Leading the implementation of an ERP/SIS including Finance HR Payroll and CRM.
Daily Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinating the activities of the implementation team and SMEs with the vendor partners and integrations. Maintaining a cadence of accountability daily standup meetings weekly reports to the executive sponsors etc.
Required Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):
- Excellent Communication Skills Both Written and Oral Ability to approach people at all levels of the institution tactfully articulate messaging and build relationships to foster trust throughout the organization.
- Critical Thinking and ProblemSolving Avoid reacting impulsively. We are looking for someone who is objective analyzes facts evaluates options without bias and delivers results on time and within budget.
- Technical Expertise The Project Manager should be familiar with ERP systems in general and higher education specifically particularly the specifics of enrollment federal financial aid course scheduling state and federal reporting requirements and the nuances of finance HR and payroll as it relates to higher education.
- Negotiation Skills Maintaining the goal of project completion on time and under budget will require a PM with the ability to collaborate compromise and have tactful discussions about scope creep resources timelines deadlines and budgets all while keeping relationships intact.
- Planning Scheduling and Time Management The PM must be an expert at planning juggling multiple schedules and anticipating roadblocks or barriers. This includes identifying potential risks and developing a plan to mitigate those risks should they occur.
- Leadership Qualities The PM should not be everything to all people. A strong leader will coach guide and communicate the outcomes. The PM will delegate tasks appropriately provide constructive feedback and allow team members to learn the product to become subject matter experts.
Preferred Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):
- Higher Education Experience
- Anthology
- Modern Campus
- Colleague
Requirements
Required Education:
BA in Business Project Management or a similar field
Required Certifications:
Project Management Scrum Agile
Benefits
Health Insurance
Sick Leave