Senior Project Manager
For over four decades, the higher education experts at Jenzabar have been helping colleges and universities across the world thrive through multiple services. The Jenzabar culture is one that fosters an entrepreneurial environment, where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time while doing so. We believe in open doors, asking tough questions, respecting each other, and surpassing our clients’ expectations every step of the way. It’s an enjoyable place to be, with casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere.
Mission Statement:
We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager position is part of our Professional Services team managing new or existing customer ERP software implementations and/or other complex projects. Projects may include complex consulting projects, software upgrades or large-scale training and re-training initiatives. Project Managers are responsible for working closely with the customer to develop a project timeline and ensure the projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Essential Tasks
- Prepare full project plan that will account for all tasks and resources required to deliver the project.
- Schedule resources and identify all milestones that will be required to complete the project, including tasks that are to be completed by the customer.
- Effectively negotiate timelines with the customer
- Coordinate and manage project planning and execution for multiple projects.
- Provide a timely response to customer questions.
- Effectively manage and communicate information on multiple projects.
- Ensure that Change Management controls are in place to stay within project scope.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Approve and manage resource billable hours and contract tasks.
- Conduct project meetings and frequently communicate project status with all stakeholders (customers and account team) including client task deliverables.
- Share innovations with the team to improve processes and deliver consistent, high-quality service.
- Provide leadership to and supervise the project team.
- Be positive with customers especially when decisions may not be well received.
- Additional duties as assigned by Manager.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent related
- 7+ years’ project management experience managing software implementation projects from start to finish
- Higher Education Experience · Experience with MS Project or other project management tool
- Experience with Smartsheet or other project collaboration tool.
- PMP preferred
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
The pay range for this position is $59,000-$80,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance
Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.
Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.