Project Manager

Summary

Join Strata Information Group (SIG) as an experienced Project Manager with Ellucian Colleague expertise. Collaborate with a team to deliver exceptional client experiences in higher education. Responsibilities include defining project scope, managing budgets and schedules, overseeing vendor contracts, and ensuring project alignment with objectives. Required qualifications include at least two years of project management experience, recent Ellucian Colleague experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and proficiency in various project management tasks. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, PMP certification, consulting experience, and familiarity with Smartsheet. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with diverse educators across various institutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Project Management experience, including leading projects from inception to completion, ideally in a higher education setting
• Recent experience working with Ellucian Colleague software for at least 2-3 years, with functional or technical knowledge of Colleague
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with well-developed active listening capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to enforce standard processes and procedures, ensuring team adherence
• Proven leadership skills to inspire and guide a team toward a shared vision and project success
• Ability to set clear, reasonable, and challenging expectations, while holding team members accountable for meeting them. This includes providing constructive feedback on performance
• Excellent team-building skills to foster collaboration, motivation, and a cohesive work environment. Strong team-building is especially critical for larger teams and long-term projects
• Proficient in communicating project status to sponsors, team members, and other relevant stakeholders
• Skilled in identifying, negotiating, and resolving issues that arise during the project, particularly those that impact other areas or systems
• Experience with the following: Developing comprehensive Project Plans
• Experience with the following: Creating Communication Plans
• Experience with the following: Managing Issues and Change Requests
• Experience with the following: Designing and implementing policies and procedures related to new or evolving processes
• Experience with the following: Managing overall project schedules to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion
• Experience with the following: Identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks
• Experience with the following: Writing various reports as required

Responsibilities

• Define and establish the project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Forecast required resources to meet project objectives, ensuring effective and efficient resource management
• Develop a project budget based on the scope of work and required resources
• Monitor and track project expenditures to stay within the allocated budget
• Create, manage, and update a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders regarding strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Oversee contracts with vendors and suppliers, assign tasks, and communicate expected deliverables
• Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Continuously monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure alignment with objectives
• Evaluate project performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, and other key stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent professional experience
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience in consulting, particularly in a project management context
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or other project collaboration tools
• Advanced technical knowledge of Ellucian Colleague
• Advanced understanding of functional modules within Ellucian Colleague

Benefits

• The salary range is $90,000 -$110,000
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Holiday and vacation paid time off