Project Manager/ University-Experience

As an IT Project Manager for the University-Experience team, you will play a crucial role in supporting current environment projects and workloads, typically handling 2-3 concurrent projects. Your responsibilities will focus on supporting operational and compliance-related projects, freeing up resources for new initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Management:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan outlining scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and create a communication plan.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively address deviations from the plan.
• Track project budget in ServiceNow or similar systems.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Work closely with various stakeholders, understanding their needs and managing their expectations.
• Cultivate strong relationships, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.
• Budget Management:
• Define and manage the project budget, tracking costs throughout the implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop contingency plans.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks associated with the migration process.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Implement risk assessment, response, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Resource Management:
• Oversee project resources, including team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and motivated to achieve project objectives.
• Change Management:
• Facilitate change across the organization by promoting awareness and adoption of new systems.
• Address resistance to change and ensure a smooth transition for end-users.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare regular status reports, presentations, and other relevant documentation.
• Communicate project schedules, delays, and work changes to management.

Requirements:

• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, risk assessment, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience managing ERP implementation or migration projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with Oracle and Workday systems is a plus.
• Background working in Higher Education environments is a plus.