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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.

Senior Project Manager, IT – Enterprise Resource PlanningGeorgia State UniversityInstructional Innovation and TechnologyProject Management OfficeWhy 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.

• 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.

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).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 & TechnologyDepartment: Project Management OfficeLocation: Atlanta CampusShift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.Salary : $80,000 - $90,000FLSA Status: ExemptJob Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)Job Posting: 07/22/25, 9:12:16 AM08/05/25, 11:59:00 PMSpecial 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.

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Three professional references. One must be a current or former supervisor.

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 placeEqual Employment Opportunity: : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionProject Management and Information Technology
• IndustriesHigher Education

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