"Senior Project Manager, IT – Enterprise Resource Planning"

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.

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 stakeholders on project status.
• Ensure all projects meet success parameters and Return on Investment (ROI) targets stated in the 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 January 20, 2026 (subject to change without notice).

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.