IT Project Manager

About the role

The role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a major ERP transformation. This position plays a critical role in the implementation and optimization of a large-scale ERP system, with a strong emphasis on project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed project plans for completion of tasks that consider schedules, dependencies, institutional priorities, and resource limitations and conflicts
• Cook up efforts of project teams to facilitate cooperation and prevent delays
• Develop and maintain standard project management documentation, such as project charters, project plans, timeline visuals, risk registers, issues logs, meeting agendas and summaries, and project status reports
• Proactively oversee project execution by following up on the completion of tasks, reporting potential delays to management, and coordinating problem resolution efforts in the event of technical difficulties
• Lead or attend regular meetings to update leadership, staff, clients, and the UGA Unified Team Project Director, Change Management Lead, Program Manager, and Project Facilitators for Finance, Human Resources, Service Delivery, and Change Management

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in project management, technical implementations or related roles supporting or leading ERP implementations or other large-scale system transformations, CAPM/PMP preferred. CAPM or PMP required within 6 months of employment date. 2+ years of experience working in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizational environments, 2 + years experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, 2+ years of experience coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced, evolving environments, 2+ years of experience with Project Management Tools for project tracking

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Excellent facilitation skills along with written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop planning materials and facilitate cross-functional technical sessions
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
• Strong ability to influence without direct authority and build relationships across various stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of Workday, Smartsheet, and/or PeopleSoft

Skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience with Workday, Smartsheet, and/or PeopleSoft

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Pay

$61,882 - $92,823 commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.