Senior Project Manager, IT

Description

Senior Project Manager, IT - Enterprise Resource Planning

Georgia State University

Instructional Innovation and Technology

Project Management Office

Why Work at Georgia State University (GSU)?

Georgia State University (GSU) is recognized as one of the top 5 most innovative universities by U.S. News & World Report (2025). As a thriving research institution, GSU offers a challenging and collaborative intellectual environment for its staff, faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Join us in our endeavors to drive digital transformation in higher education and make a meaningful impact on our community.

What Makes GSU a Great Place to Work?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.
• A flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with various partners.

What Makes the Instructional Innovation and Technology Division a Great Place to Work?

Instructional Innovation and Technology is the place to work if you desire to inspire, support, and enable innovation to advance learning, student success, research and economic impact.

Position Overview :

Georgia State University's Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) division is seeking a skilled professional to join our vibrant and growing team as Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). This position plans, monitors, and manages a large, multifaceted project from initiation through completion, secures required resources, uses formal processes and tools to establish work plans, secures multi-disciplinary resources for each phase of the project, and manages budgets, risks, issues, and changes. This position has the added responsibility of supporting large-scale initiatives mandated by the division, university, Board of Regents, governing state or federal agencies, etc.

Key Responsibilities :

The scope of responsibilities for this position will include but is not limited to the following essential duties :

Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered.

Build, lead, and coach project teams throughout project lifecycles; Define and create project plans for project portfolio, and product prioritization and implementation.

Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the IIT Project Management Office; Continually update relevant business stakeholder of project status.

Ensure all projects meet success parameters and Return on Investment (ROI) targets stated in business case; Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria.

Evaluate trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value.

Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Other duties as assigned (e.g. professional development training)

Application Deadline : Applications must be submitted by August 5, 2025 (subject to change without notice).

Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and / or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications :

Experience supporting large-scale IT implementation projects within the higher education sector.

College / Business Unit

: Instructional Innovation & Technology

Department : Project Management Office

Location

: Atlanta Campus

Shift : 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 15 p.m.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 10 / 13 / 25, 8 : 46 : 26 PM

Closing Date

: 10 / 19 / 25, 3 : 59 : 00 AM

Special Instructions :

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must submit the following documents that clearly provide proof of education and relevant experience.

Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY : Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING : Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION : Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY : Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE : Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION : Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.

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