ITS PROJECT MANAGER
Company: Digital Prospectors
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Position: ITS Project ManagerLocation: Boston, MA (Hybrid 3 days
onsite)Length: 12 monthsJob Description:Our client is seeking a
dynamic and experienced ITS Project Manager to lead their Workday
Student Experience implementation projects. This pivotal role will
focus on optimizing the student experience by ensuring seamless
integration with Workday, Banner ERP, and Financial Aid systems.
The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills,
a deep understanding of higher education processes, and a passion
for collaboration across diverse teams.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Lead the end-to-end management of Workday Student projects,
ensuring alignment with institutional goals, timelines, and
budgets.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals,
and deliverables.
- Coordinate efforts between IT, Academic Affairs, Student
Services, and other departments for effective project
execution.
- Facilitate teamwork to ensure smooth project integration across
departments.
- Oversee the integration of Workday Student with existing IT
infrastructure, including Banner ERP systems.
- Implement and optimize Financial Aid systems, ensuring
compliance with regulatory requirements and improving student
support processes.
- Track project progress, manage risks, and proactively address
issues or obstacles.
- Manage project changes and control scope adjustments, ensuring
proper evaluation and approval processes.
- Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders
regarding project progress, risks, and key milestones.
- Ensure effective communication of project changes and decisions
to all relevant parties.
- Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure readiness prior
to go-live.
- Manage post-implementation support and training to facilitate
successful adoption of new systems.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including
schedules, reports, and change logs throughout the project
lifecycle.
- Continuously benchmark project management performance to
identify areas for improvement and enhance project management
capabilities.Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Business
Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing IT projects, preferably in
higher education or with enterprise systems like Workday.
- Strong understanding of Student Information Systems (SIS) and
their impact on the student experience.
- Proven experience managing or integrating with Banner ERP
systems.
- Familiarity with Financial Aid regulations, processes, and
systems.
- Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies
(i.e., PMI, Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with
the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience managing technical teams and vendors, demonstrating
empathy and understanding of diverse personality types.
- Familiarity with higher education processes and
requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple
priorities effectively.
- Sensitivity to working in a political environment and
interacting with senior leadership.
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills in environments
with limited direct control over resources.
- Strong understanding of business needs, maintaining high levels
of customer trust and confidence.
- Awareness of current and emerging technologies and their
application in driving digital business.
- Experience in academic IT environments and understanding the
specific security needs of educational institutions is a plus.
- PMP or other relevant project management certification is
preferred.POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital
Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the
right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any
form of discrimination or harassment.Make this your next career
move as one of our many long-term contractors or employees!
- Work as our full-time employee with full benefits (Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, etc.) - OR - work as a W2
hourly contractor at a higher pay rate if you don't need the
benefit package.Come see why DPC has achieved:
- 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company
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- Voted Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For seven times by
Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a Best Company to Work For by
Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine.As you are applying, please join
us in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by completing the
Invitation to form today!
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