Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher‑education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with various modernization and advisory services. They are seeking a strategic-thinking Project Manager to lead ERP and Student Information System initiatives, ensuring effective project execution and client collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for ERP/SIS projects
- Track and report on project budget
- Establish a project plan that is suitable for the size and scope of each assigned project
- Schedule and manage SIG resources assigned to projects; collaborate with the Resource Manager
- Work with the client to ensure appropriate client resources are assigned to the project; manage all implementation teams
- Provide advisory services to support change management for the organization
- Track project progress and provide regular status reports to project sponsors and other executives as appropriate
- Escalate project issues and identify potential setbacks on time
- Work with the client to develop a risk management plan
Skills
- Five+ years of project management experience within Higher Education is a must
- Experience with SaaS implementation is a must-have
- Experience managing the development and implementation of software enhancements, maintenance programs, and new releases of these products
- Exceptional written, oral communication, and critical thinking skills
- Experience in effectively communicating and reporting at the executive level
- Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet to plan and track large, complex projects
- Ability to organize and lead multiple projects for more than one client simultaneously
- Proven experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to action
- Experience with Ellucian Banner, Colleague, or other ERP and Student Information Systems
- Ability to travel to client campuses on occasion (up to 25%)
- Previous Consulting experience is preferred
- Ideal candidates will hold a PMP certification
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development opportunities
- Remote work
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