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# Senior Project Manager (Higher Education/SaaS/ERP)

- **Company:** Ellucian
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software as a Service
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ec71a10c92644ba

## About the Role

* 5+ years experience in leading CRM or ERP SaaS implementation projects.
 * Proven ability to manage financial and resource forecasts, ensuring project plans remain accurate throughout the lifecycle.
 * Track record of driving customer satisfaction and accurate revenue recognition through timely reviews of time sheets, expense reports, and billing documents.
 * Experience leading projects in a matrix-management environment.
 * Ability to partner with the Customer Relations team, providing expertise during the sales cycle and demonstrating the value of project management services.
 * Experience mentoring and guiding less-experienced Project Managers.
 * Certifications in cloud and project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, etc.).
 * Higher education industry experience preferred, but NOT required.

## Description

* Lead multiple projects through all phases of the Ellucian Implementation Methodology, from initiation and planning through execution, delivery, and close, ensuring successful outcomes.
 * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, client stakeholders, and peers.
 * Apply project management disciplines-quality, risk, resource, and change management-while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
 * Clearly communicate plans, roles, milestones, and constraints to all stakeholders.
 * Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and lead proactive solutions to keep projects on track.
 * Drive team status meetings, track dependencies, and ensure milestones are met.
 * Serve as the primary point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
 * Provide leadership updates with clear, concise project status summaries.
 * Negotiate trade-offs across time, cost, and scope while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
 * Lead cross-functional teams through challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring alignment.
 * Build team cohesiveness through leadership, mentoring, and motivating team members.


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