Project Manager
Project Manager leads ERP/SIS implementations and digital transformations for colleges and universities, coordinating teams and budgets to deliver SaaS-based solutions.
- Compensation
- $90K–$115K / yr
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Five+ years of project management experience within Higher Education is a must
- Experience with SaaS implementation is a must-have
- Experience managing the development and implementation of software enhancements, maintenance programs, and new releases of these products
- Exceptional written, oral communication, and critical thinking skills
- Experience in effectively communicating and reporting at the executive level
- Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet to plan and track large, complex projects
- Ability to organize and lead multiple projects for more than one client simultaneously
- Proven experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to action
- Experience with Ellucian Banner, Colleague, or other ERP and Student Information Systems
- Ability to travel to client campuses on occasion (up to 25%)
Nice to have
- Previous Consulting experience is preferred
- Ideal candidates will hold a PMP certification
Full description
Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher‑education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, CRM, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory services. As a long‑standing and deeply embedded partner within the higher‑education sector, SIG brings together technical depth, operational insight, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Our heritage is built on hands‑on expertise, genuine relationships, and a commitment to delivering value with humility and excellence—values that continue to define us as we scale.
Position Overview
Imagine shaping the future of higher education with your project management expertise focused on ERP and Student Information System (SIS) initiatives. We have an exciting opening for a strategic-thinking Project Manager ready to join our trailblazing team. Dive into a world of innovation where your skills drive tech-enabled projects that empower colleges and universities nationwide. At SIG, you’ll be part of a dynamic remote organization, collaborating with clients across the country and making a tangible impact. Ready for a journey that takes you places? Your path to making a difference starts here. Join us in our mission to solve problems and enable educational institutions to flourish. This is a remote position; qualified candidates must live and be eligible to work in the USA. Some travel is required.
Responsibilities of the Project Manager:
- Provide overall leadership for ERP/SIS projects
- Track and report on project budget
- Establish a project plan that is suitable for the size and scope of each assigned project
- Schedule and manage SIG resources assigned to projects; collaborate with the Resource Manager
- Work with the client to ensure appropriate client resources are assigned to the project; manage all implementation teams
- Provide advisory services to support change management for the organization
- Track project progress and provide regular status reports to project sponsors and other executives as appropriate
- Escalate project issues and identify potential setbacks on time
- Work with the client to develop a risk management plan
Required Qualifications
- Five+ years of project management experience within Higher Education is a must
- Experience with SaaS implementation is a must-have
- Experience managing the development and implementation of software enhancements, maintenance programs, and new releases of these products
- Exceptional written, oral communication, and critical thinking skills