Job Description

Senior ERP Project Manager
Job ID: 290602
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators, advance learning, discovery and care.
Job Summary
The Senior ERP Project Manager will drive successful implementation of ERP projects, including new ERPs, upgrades, modifications, and related efforts. Coordinates technical activities and change management associated with large and complex IT projects, including those hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG), and external vendor providers. Serves as overall technical lead and liaison with the University's Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology teams, USG's ERP project team, and the University's IT service providers. The Senior ERP Project Manager will create and manage technical project plans, ensuring effective delivery of project goals within the project's schedule, budget and committed resources. The Senior ERP Project Manager will recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems and might also be the organization's expert on specific technologies.
Responsibilities
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Manage assigned projects and related activities to ensure project timelines, deliverables and milestones are achieved within the project's schedule, budget and committed resources. Plan, coordinate and monitor all project activities. Ensure all deliverables meet quality and performance level expectations. Identify and facilitate the resolution of project issues with the project team, internal resources, USG participants and external resources. Coordinate and facilitate meetings with project teams, including technical teams, functional teams, USG teams, and other University teams and/or constituents as needed. Manage and control project technical activities in accordance with plans and schedules while making adjustments to improve project flow. Facilitate project flow by ensuring team members are aware of tasks and expected deliverables. Manage vendors and track budgets. Provide input on contract deliverables to ensure proper alignment with project goals. Motivate teams to build commitment to objectives and tasks. Negotiate resource adjustments to facilitate completion. Assure technical unit testing is sufficient and complete before extending to user for acceptance testing.
RISK MITIGATION: Provide solutions and risk mitigations where necessary.
STATUS REPORTS: Provide bi-weekly project status reports to the project stakeholders including sponsors, business owners and team members.
PROJECT LIAISON: Serve as the project liaison in working closely with USG ERP project managers and the University's project team to develop and implement appropriate plans, refine and execute technical strategy and plans, ensure effective collaborative efforts, organizational change processes and escalate scope-related changes, risks, strategic decisions and recommendations as needed.
COMMUNICATIONS: Coordinate and facilitate communications across multiple stakeholders and sponsors. Facilitate meetings to discuss progress and resolve project issues.
: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and seven or more years of experience, including leading and managing IT projects in a complex organization. Extensive knowledge of ERP systems. Proven ability to lead and keep team members focused on project tasks for effective project delivery. Proven ability to work independently and assist in product evaluations, recommendations and presentations. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Successful experience working with large scale enterprise systems, particularly ERP systems typically used within an higher education environment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Strong oral and writing skills to communicate with leadership and staff at various organizational levels, and the ability to work with computers/view computers screen and type with manual dexterity the vast majority of the day.
Sound project management skills in all domains with the ability to apply PMI standards and other methodologies.
Strong customer service skills with a focus on relationship building with customers and teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate in writing and verbally including the ability to speak publicly and present.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of regular business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B16
Salary: $95,200/annually- $105,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=290602&PostingSeq=1
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