Project Manager

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential higher-education technology consulting organization in their search for an experienced Project Manager. Our client is a trusted partner to colleges and universities nationwide, specializing in ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, and strategic advisory services. This is a remote position based in the United States, with occasional travel to client campuses.

As a Project Manager, you will lead critical technology initiatives that directly impact educational institutions' ability to serve students and faculty. You'll work with a collaborative team while managing complex implementations across multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for ERP and Student Information System projects
• Track and report on project budgets and timelines
• Establish project plans suitable for the size and scope of each assigned engagement
• Schedule and manage consulting resources assigned to projects in collaboration with resource management teams
• Coordinate with clients to ensure appropriate client resources are assigned and manage all implementation teams
• Provide advisory services to support organizational change management
• Track project progress and provide regular status reports to project sponsors and executives
• Escalate project issues and identify potential setbacks proactively
• Develop risk management plans in partnership with client stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Five or more years of project management experience within higher education (must-have)
• Experience with SaaS implementation (must-have)
• Experience managing software enhancements, maintenance programs, and new releases
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with strong critical thinking abilities
• Proven ability to communicate and report effectively 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
• Demonstrated experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to action
• Experience with major ERP and Student Information Systems platforms
• Ability to travel to client campuses on occasion (up to 25%)
• Must live and be eligible to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous consulting experience
• PMP certification

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $90,000 - $115,000 annually, plus annual bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills and location.

Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid parental leave; three weeks vacation, sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) with employer contribution; pet insurance; professional development opportunities; and remote work.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.