Job Description

Imagine shaping the future of higher education with your project management expertise focused on ERP and Student Information System (SIS) initiatives. We have an exciting upcoming opening for a strategic-thinking Project Manager ready to join our trailblazing team. Dive into a world of innovation where your skills drive tech-enabled projects that empower colleges and universities nationwide. At SIG, you’ll be part of a dynamic remote organization, collaborating with clients across the country and making a tangible impact. Ready for a journey that takes you places? Your path to making a difference starts here. Join us in our mission to solve problems and enable educational institutions to flourish. This is a remote position; qualified candidates must live and be eligible to work in the USA. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Consulting experience is preferred
• Ideal candidates will hold a PMP certification

Pay and Benefits

• The salary range is $90,000 -$115,000 + 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