What are the responsibilities and job description for the IST ERP Project Manager position at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
Title:
IST ERP Project Manager
Department:
Enterprise Applications
Reports To:
Director, ERP Program
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
NJIT has initiated the
process to replace the existing Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) system. We
are seeking a qualified and motivated IST ERP Project Manager to join our team
to assist with this key process which is part of a bigger digital
transformation journey. The successful candidate will represent IST on the ERP
project management team and will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and
monitoring progress of the ERP implementation in conjunction with other ERP
Project Managers such as the HR and Financials ERP Project Managers. Serving on
the project management team, the IST ERP Project Manager will work closely with
key stakeholders and team members to ensure successful delivery of the project
scope on time and within budget. The position will be hybrid.
Essential Functions:
-Coordinate all project activities including but not limited to project planning and initiation, requirements gathering, design and configuration, documentation, testing, training, deployment and post implementation support.
-Serve as a member of the project management team, collaborate with other project managers including but not limited to HR and Finance to ensure coordination of efforts across the project.
-Coordinate project activities across multiple departments and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
-Work closely with HR, finance, faculty, advisors, academic departments and other administrative offices to identify and prioritize project requirements that meet the needs of the institution.
-Ensure that IST project team members understand the goals and objectives of the project.
-Provide guidance and support to IST project team members as needed.
-Communicate project progress to relevant stakeholders.
-Create and maintain a detailed IST project plan and budget for the ERP project.
-Track, maintain and escalate issues and risks.
-Track and manage decisions and scope changes.
-Ensure that the appropriate stakeholders are engaged in the project.
-Ensure that change management is at the forefront of all planning and execution.
-Ensure that each rollout is appropriately tested and deployed.
-Ensure that the solution and processes are well-documented.
-Shepherd the data cleanup, conversion and process redesign efforts.
-Ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders while adhering to institutional regulations and compliance requirements.
-Assess impact of decisions on other systems, processes and capabilities supported by IST and ensure alignment.
-Perform other functions, as required by the University.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree
-5 years of implementation and project management experience
-Experience with at least two full Workday implementations from planning through post-deployment
-Experience at a higher education institution is preferred
-Experience with IT methodologies, frameworks, operations and processes
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience
prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and
experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Aligned
Range/Band:
9
FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time
