CampusWorks, Inc. · 5 months ago
Higher Education Implementation Project Manager Consultants
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expCampusWorks, Inc. partners with higher education institutions to enhance their operations and technologies. The Project Manager plays a crucial role in leading large-scale implementation projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery while engaging with stakeholders and managing project risks.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and closure of large-scale implementation projects across the full project lifecycle
Evaluate and prioritize projects, ensure projects align with strategic objectives
Balance resources across projects, report portfolio performance to executives
Oversee day-to-day activities to ensure alignment with project scope, timelines, and objectives
Drive project decisions and ensure continued momentum to meet deadlines
Manage project risks, issues, and escalation paths to ensure project stability and success
Ensure vendors fulfill contractual obligations and delivers high-quality, validated outputs
Monitor institutional staff task completion and resource allocation
Establish and maintain project governance structures in collaboration with stakeholders
Develop core project documents including the Project Charter, Risk Register, Stakeholder Register, and Project Plan (Quality Assurance, Change Management, Communication, Procurement, Data Conversion)
Create and maintain detailed project schedules and work plans
Facilitate weekly status meetings and deliver regular reports to stakeholders and internal leadership
Communicate progress, risks, and decisions effectively to all levels, including the client steering committee and executive sponsors
Collaborate with change management leads to ensure organizational readiness
Adapt CampusWorks methodologies to align with client-specific project management practices and policies
Conclude projects with formal closure, including documentation and lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
Proven experience managing project portfolios or enterprise software implementations in higher education (e.g., HR/Payroll, Finance, Student, CRM, Advancement)
Strong experience in project oversight, governance, and cross-functional collaboration
Expertise in the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Strong ability to simplify complex technical information for non-technical audiences
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills as well as problem identification and resolution
High attention to detail, with strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Effective at decision-making and stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels
In-depth understanding of higher education operations and IT environments
Familiarity with higher education procurement practices and vendor relations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike, and Jira
Preferred
3+ years with a consulting/professional services firm preferred and experience consulting with Higher Education a plus
PMP or other project management certifications
Benefits
Competitive pay
Robust benefits for full-time employees
Professional development opportunities
Flexibility
Company
CampusWorks, Inc.
CampusWorks is an information technology company offering technology planning services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Liz Murphy
CEO & Chairman of the Board
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