Ellucian
Manager, Professional Services (Data Conversion Team) I (Higher Education/SaaS/ERP)
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Data Science
🗓️ July 30th, 2025
ETL
SaaS
Edtech.com's Summary
Ellucian is hiring a Manager, Professional Services for the Data Conversion Team. The role involves leading a team of technical consultants to execute data migrations and system conversions from legacy platforms to Ellucian's platform, ensuring data integrity and seamless transitions for higher education clients.
Highlights
- Manage and mentor Data Conversion Consultants in implementing data migrations to new platform solutions.
- Oversee complex data conversion projects focused on student information systems (SIS).
- Act as primary technical escalation point, resolving challenges and mitigating risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integration aligns with client needs.
- Optimize data conversion processes and tools for improved service delivery.
- Maintain knowledge of Ellucian's platform architecture and data governance standards.
- Require 7+ years of experience including 3+ years in technical team leadership, with expertise in SIS data conversion.
- Strong skills in project management, database management, ETL processes, and data transformation.
- Preferred experience with Ellucian Banner or similar higher education SIS platforms.
- Compensation includes up to 25% bonus; benefits cover health, flexible time off, 401k match, and wellness programs.
Manager, Professional Services (Data Conversion Team) I (Higher Education/SaaS/ERP) Full Description
Manager, Professional Services (Data Conversion Team) I (Higher Education/SaaS/ERP)
- US
- Services
- 6089
- Up to 25%
About Ellucian
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
Ellucian is looking for an experienced and dynamic Manager, Professional Services to lead our Data Conversion Consultants on the Platform team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of technical consultants specializing in data migration and system conversions from legacy platforms to Ellucian’s new platforms. You will oversee the technical delivery of data conversion services, ensuring successful migrations of student data, academic records, and other critical systems for our higher education clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a key role in transforming the future of higher education institutions. If you are passionate about leading a high-performing team, optimizing data conversion processes, and driving successful implementations, this role is for you.
Where You Will Make an Impact
Ellucian is a global market leader in education technology. We power innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries and serving over 20 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, from student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners, and user community of more than 45,000 provide best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
Values Rooted in Purpose
We embrace the power to lead, the courage to innovate, and the determination to grow. At our core, we believe in humanizing our approach, recognizing that our people are our greatest strength. With a shared vision of transformation, we endeavor to shape a brighter future for higher education.
About the Opportunity
Ellucian is looking for an experienced and dynamic Manager, Professional Services to lead our Data Conversion Consultants on the Platform team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of technical consultants specializing in data migration and system conversions from legacy platforms to Ellucian’s new platforms. You will oversee the technical delivery of data conversion services, ensuring successful migrations of student data, academic records, and other critical systems for our higher education clients. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a key role in transforming the future of higher education institutions. If you are passionate about leading a high-performing team, optimizing data conversion processes, and driving successful implementations, this role is for you.
Where You Will Make an Impact
- Lead and manage a team of Data Conversion Consultants, guiding them in the implementation of data migrations and conversions from legacy systems to Ellucian’s new platform solutions.
- Oversee the successful delivery of complex data conversion projects, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and seamless transitions for clients, particularly in student information systems (SIS).
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for technical challenges related to data conversion, ensuring timely issue resolution and effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Development, Customer Success, etc.) to ensure smooth integration of converted data into the new platform and alignment with client needs and timelines.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand client-specific data conversion requirements, providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning to post-conversion support.
- Drive continuous improvement within the team, optimizing data conversion processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance service delivery and reduce migration risks.
- Mentor and develop team members, ensuring they have the skills and resources to perform at their best and continue to grow professionally.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Ellucian’s platform architecture, and help translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions for clients.
- Implement best practices and ensure compliance with relevant data governance standards and privacy regulations throughout the data conversion process.
- Measure and track project success through metrics and KPIs, ensuring timely delivery of quality results while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
What You Will Bring
- 7+ years of experience in technical consulting, data conversion, or software implementation, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role overseeing technical teams focused on data migration or SIS systems.
- Deep expertise in data conversion methodologies, tools, and techniques, particularly in the context of student information systems (SIS) and higher education platforms like Ellucian Banner.
- Strong project management experience, with the ability to manage complex, high-priority data migration projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and meet client expectations.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, including experience in mentoring and developing team members to drive high performance.
- Technical proficiency with database management, ETL processes, data mapping, and data transformation tools, as well as familiarity with common data formats and protocols used in data migrations.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a solution-oriented mindset to address complex technical challenges quickly and effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and build strong client relationships.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner or other student information systems (SIS) platforms is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security standards relevant to higher education, especially in the context of student data, is a plus.
What makes #Ellucianlife
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible time off
- Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
- 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
- Parental Leave
- 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
- Telemedicine
- Wellness
- Headspace Care (mental health)
- Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
- RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
- Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
- Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
- We Foster a learning culture with:
- Education Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
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At Ellucian, we believe in the “power of together.” We embrace an inclusive workplace, and believe that our differences help inspire a culture of acceptance that makes our company more collaborative and innovative. We’re proud to provide equal employment opportunities for job applicants and for our employees, and we are committed to providing a process and an environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), and other legally protected classifications. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. To enable employees to perform essential functions of their positions and to offer applicants a meaningful opportunity to be considered for positions, we also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable laws. If we learn during the course of our recruitment process that, due to an applicant’s location, further information about the position is required, including certain salary information, the information in this posting will be supplemented accordingly. Additionally, we are aware of fake applicant schemes and have rigorous internal processes in place to mitigate such risk and inform proper authorities of any such instances that arise.
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