What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise Project Manager position at Talent Software Services?
Daily Duties / Responsibilities :
Coordinating the activities of the implementation team and SMEs with the vendor partners, integrations, maintaining a cadence of accountability, daily stand-up meetings, weekly reports to the executive sponsors, etc.
Required Skills (Rank in Order of Importance) :
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. How to approach people at all levels of the institution, tactfully articulate messaging, building relationships to build trust throughout the organization.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving - avoid reacting. We are looking for someone to be objective, analyze facts, evaluate options without bias and deliver results on time and within budget.
- Technical expertise - the project manager should be familiar with ERP systems in general and higher education specifically, particularly the specifics of enrollment, federal financial aid, course scheduling, state, and federal reporting requirements, and the nuances of finance, HR, and payroll as it relates to higher ed.
- Negotiation skills - maintaining the goal of project completion on time and under budget will require a PM with the ability to collaborate and compromise and have tactful discussions about scope creep, resources, timelines, deadlines, and budgets while keeping relationships intact.
- Planning, scheduling, and time management - PM must be an expert at planning, juggling multiple schedules, and anticipating roadblocks or barriers. This includes identifying any potential risks and developing a plan to mitigate the risk should it occur.
- Leadership qualities - the PM should not be all things to all people - in other words, a strong leader will coach, guide, and communicate the outcomes. The PM will delegate tasks appropriately, provide constructive feedback, and allow team members to learn the product to become subject matter experts.
Preferred Skills (Rank in Order of Importance) :
Required Education :
BA in Business, Project Management or similar field
Required Certifications :
Project Management, Scrum, Agile
