Project Manager IV Information Services Job Lynchburg area,Virginia USA,Business

Position: Project Manager IV for Information Services

A Project Manager leads projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and resource constraints. Collaborates with cross-functional teams,manages risks and progress, and ensures alignment with the University’s priorities and stakeholder expectations.

This position will support the new Student Information System(SIS)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program in ITDevelopment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Own organizational readiness and adoption for Liberty'smulti-year SIS/ERP replacement effort.

Establish the SIS/ERP program's change management framework.

Create and implement stakeholder engagement plan.

Establish and manage governance and accountability for decision making and committee establishment.

Coordinate readiness activities with development teams and departments.

Create and iterate through impact assessment process.

Define adoption risk categories and track mitigation plans.

Build a communication strategy and calendar in collaboration with communications team across the university.

Define readiness KPIs and scorecard criteria. Measureparticipation and engagement.

Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner.

Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’sChristian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager IV – May supervise 5+ people

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Strong technical experience with subject matter expertise across multiple systems, processes, or products

Strong understanding of project management methodologies, suchas Agile or Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience is required.

PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or CSPO.

5-6+ years of project management or related professional experience is required.

Experience in change or release management, preferably on alarge, cross-institutional level.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension

Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.
Excellent communicator who can connect executive leadership,business units, and technical teams.
Strong relationship-builder who is comfortable coordinating across departments and organizational levels.

Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing

English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.

Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple cross-functional areas at once.

Proficiency in standard office software and relevant project/program management tools.
Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Positive, collaborative, and able to remain calm and effectiveunder pressure.

Problem Solving

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.
Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment

Remote

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle(or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval,and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position

Time Type

Full time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Range

Com…