Ellucian

Senior Technical Project Manager, ERP Implementations (Experience in Higher Education preferred ) - United States Remote

Ellucian • $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing customer-facing projects (ERP/SaaS experience preferred).
  • Strong project planning and execution skills.
  • Experience in maintaining project plans and supporting customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a matrixed environment.
  • Interest in improving higher education processes and technology.
  • Independently capable but seeks guidance when necessary.
  • Project Management certification (PMP or CSM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
  • Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders and team members.
  • Apply project management best practices to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Communicate project plans and updates to all stakeholders clearly.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, tracking dependencies and progress.
  • Facilitate regular status meetings to maintain project alignment.
  • Support delivery of integrated solutions by collaborating with internal and client resources.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
  • Flexible time off policy.
  • Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account for health, financial, or learning expenses.
  • 401k with a matching contribution.
  • Parental leave.
  • 5 charitable days to support community initiatives.
  • Access to telemedicine services.
  • Wellness programs including mental health support and virtual fitness classes.
  • Caregiver support resources available.
  • Diversity and inclusion programs with employee resource groups.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

Ellucian is seeking an experienced Sr Technical Project Manager to join the Malvern, PA team to lead implementations of our integrated administrative solutions for colleges and universities. The Sr Project Manager will drive technical modernization projects, coordinating functional and technical activities to ensure project success. Candidates will have relevant project management experience, and a strong understanding of the areas outlined below.

Where you will make an impact
  • Manage through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation/planning through execution, delivery, and project closeout.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with client stakeholders, team members, and peers.
  • Apply project management disciplines such as scheduling, risk mitigation, resource coordination, and scope management.
  • Clearly communicate project plans, roles, milestones, and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Utilize standard project management practices and tools to monitor and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Identify risks and help mitigate project challenges while tracking dependencies and progress.
  • Facilitate regular project status meetings and updates to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and client resources to support delivery of integrated solutions.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day project communications.
  • Provide regular updates to management on project progress, risks, and issues.
  • Support project-related discussions around scope, timing, and cost with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Promote positive client relationships and foster a collaborative project environment.
  • Escalate and assist in resolving project risks and issues as they arise.
  • Offer feedback and support to team members to improve performance and outcomes.
  • Contribute to team cohesion by promoting communication and cooperation across the project


What will you bring
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing customer-facing projects. Experience with ERP or SaaS implementations is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of project planning, execution, and resource tracking.
  • Familiarity with operational elements that influence project performance, such as:
    • Maintaining up-to-date project plans
    • Supporting customer satisfaction
    • Assisting with accurate billing and reporting documentation
  • Ability to manage priorities in a matrixed environment.
  • Willingness to collaborate with customer-facing teams to support solution development.
  • Interest in identifying opportunities for improvement based on knowledge of higher education business processes and technology.
  • Ability to work independently while seeking guidance from more senior leaders or mentors when needed.
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CSM) and/or cloud-related certifications are a plus.
  • Higher education experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with PASSHE is a preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% is anticipated.


What makes #Ellucianlife

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible time off
  • Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
  • 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
  • Parental Leave
  • 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness
    • Headspace Care (mental health)
    • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
  • RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver support
  • Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
  • Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
  • We Foster a learning culture with:
    o Education Assistance Program
    o Professional development opportunities
    o LinkedIn Learning

#LI-MH1

#LI-Remote

About Ellucian

Ellucian is a provider of software and services to higher education institutions. The company was founded in 1968 and offers a range of solutions, including student information systems, financial management systems, and analytics. Ellucian's technology is designed to help colleges and universities improve their operations, enhance the student experience, and achieve their strategic goals. The company has a global presence and serves more than 2,700 institutions in over 50 countries.
Learn more about Ellucian
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1968
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Ellucian

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar Senior Technical Project Manager, ERP Implementations (Experience in Higher Education preferred ) - United States Remote jobs:

NationwideRemote