Project Manager; IT and System Implementation

Overview

Project Manager (IT and System Implementation)

This position involves leading high-priority, large, and complex planning initiatives, managing project planning and implementation, and supporting Workday implementation and other digital transformation initiatives. The role collaborates with functional and cross-functional teams and institutional leaders to balance stakeholder needs, identify risks and dependencies, and develop project plans that meet objectives and deliver results.

• Lead projects and planning initiatives critical to digital transformation, including technical systems change or replacement, organizational and business process transformation, and resource planning.
• Develop project plans and documentation and communicate project status and issues.
• Use data and analytics to assess performance and efficiency, and benchmark improvements in resource utilization, operational processes, and functional practices.
• Provide planning, project management, and execution support to Transformation teams and sub-teams to ensure alignment with objectives and deliverables.
• Identify key dependencies, resource conflicts, risks, and opportunities across projects and initiatives in collaboration with team leaders and stakeholders.
• Assist team leaders in creating and updating project plans, documentation, and communications to ensure transparency and alignment with project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners system-wide to support project implementation.
• Develop presentations and present project status as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
Reports to the Director of Project Management with project-specific direction from shared services and functional leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, project or change management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience managing complex projects or planning initiatives
• Experience managing projects related to business processes, enterprise software, and/or other integrated business and information systems
• Experience working with a variety of project management or product development processes (plan-driven, waterfall, agile)

• Experience with Workday Student or similar ERP implementation
• Experience managing projects in a higher education environment
• Project management certification such as PMP or similar

• Functional understanding of business processes, data architecture, enterprise software, and integrated systems
• Working knowledge of project management software including MS Project, Wrike, Smartsheet or similar
• Commitment to developing professional knowledge regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it informs practices within project management
• Strong knowledge of change management principles and practices

• Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience building cross-functional relationships across all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to lead and motivate others to meet difficult timelines with limited resources
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines with teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently or in collaboration with others
• Commitment to supporting a diverse community and promoting inclusive environments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of applicable information

This position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on Vermont State Colleges System campuses or centers and up to 3 remote days per week; fully remote may be considered. VSCS operates in the states of Vermont and others listed, with occasional travel as needed. The position is dependent on designated transformation or systems project funding with funding for a minimum of 2 years.

Salary: typically 40 hours per week; budgeted wage is $75,000 annually.

Physical requirements: Slight fatigue from repetitive motion; light to moderate handling (up to 25 lbs); occasional climbing of ladders.

Working conditions: General office environment with potential distractions; schedule may vary during high-volume periods.

EEO Statement VSCS values diverse experiences and is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements; accommodations are available upon request. Please contact Human Resources for assistance with accommodations at CCVHR.

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