Ellucian
Senior Project Manager ERP
Edtech.com's Summary
- Drive project definition, development, and iteration to support business cases and desired outcomes.
- Manage complex, cross-functional projects through successful delivery phases.
- Lead project workstreams transparently using standard project management practices.
- Communicate key project objectives and scope effectively to all stakeholders.
- Plan, schedule, and track deliverables and milestones using Smartsheets and proprietary tools.
- 5+ years experience in cloud-focused environments and managing SaaS technology projects.
- Proficient in MS Office and project/presentation tools.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at various levels and mediums.
- Manage project resources in matrixed organizations and proactively address issues and risks.
- Lead Steering Committee meetings and provide PMO process leadership and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to professional growth in project management and relationship building with customers.
- Comprehensive health coverage, 30 days Christmas bonus, saving fund, monthly food coupons, and 15 workdays vacation.
- Thrive Flex Program, charitable days, diversity and inclusion initiatives, parental leave, and referral bonuses.
- Support for continuous learning through tuition reimbursement, professional development, and LinkedIn Learning.
Senior Project Manager ERP Full Description
About Ellucian
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 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, including data-rich tools for 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 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, energetic Senior Project Manager (PM) (MID LEVEL) to make a significant contribution to implementations that will modernize higher education for multiple institutions. The Senior Project Manager (PM) role will be a member of a team of project managers working under the direction and guidance of the Professional Services, Director of Field Delivery. The PM will be responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans, budgets, communications plans, and services delivery leadership across multiple institutions. The PM will also be responsible for adherence to the standard delivery practice as defined by Global Services PMO delivery standards and finding opportunities to further streamline these practices. We are looking for experienced professionals with the ability to successfully drive projects to completion while managing the right balance of process without over-burdening the entrepreneurial spirit of the company.
Where you will make an impact
Drive project definition and iterate until projects are defined to support the business case and desired business value.Manage all aspects of a complex, cross-functional projects through delivery.Lead workstreams within the overall project in a transparent and productive way, applying standard project management practices.Assist with the development of the project's key objectives and scope and communicate them effectively across the project team.Plan, schedule, and track project deliverables and milestones using Smartsheets and internal proprietary tools.Assist with developing and managing the project portfolio and assisting with prioritization.
What you will bring
5+ years related work experience in a company or department with a heavy emphasis on Cloud technology.Project Management experience managing SaaS technology projects.Proficient in project/presentation tools such as MS Office is required.Superior communication skills working with all project stakeholders at all levels across multiple mediums; verbal, written, in person, and virtual.Strong presentation skills with the ability to lead conversations and inspire customers.Manage project resources from other groups, in a matrixed environment, who are fulfilling roles in your projects.Proactively manage project issues and risks.Incorporate change management as a key element for each project.Lead regular Steering Committee meetings with members of the Executive team.Ensure projects are delivered on-time/on budget and exceeding stakeholders' expectations.Lead projects from beginning to end, from project inception through delivery.Provide thought leadership to further develop and maintain PMO templates, processes, and programs.Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional growth in program/project management and other key areas.Ability to build strong customer relationships and translate goals into project opportunities.Is proactive, works hard, and above all else get things done.What makes #Ellucianlife
Comprehensive health coverage: family major medical expenses, dental and life insurance.Christmas bonus 30 daysSaving fundMonthly food coupon15 workdays vacationThrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests5 charitable days to support the community that supports usDiversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.Parental leaveEmployee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the teamWe Foster a learning culture with: Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Professional development opportunitiesLinkedIn Learning
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