Senior Project Manager, IT

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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 stakeholders on project status.
• Ensure all projects meet success parameters and Return on Investment (ROI) targets stated in the 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)

Benefits

• 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.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
• A compassionate team that values collaboration and creativity.
• A sense of purpose and accomplishment in our work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees