We are immediately hiring for a Program Manager to work on a long term contract (2-3)+ years

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF SIS IMPLEMENTATION

• We are leading a multi-year transformation of a Student Information System (SIS) and are seeking an experienced, results-driven Program Manager to lead this critical initiative from planning through full implementation.
• This is a hands-on leadership role for a high-performing professional with a proven track record in ERP/SIS implementation—preferably within a higher education environment. The Program Manager will lead and coordinate cross-functional business, technical, and vendor workstreams to ensure alignment with strategic goals, stakeholder needs, and regulatory compliance.
• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and adaptable leader with strong project management expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage complexity across systems, teams, and priorities.
• Key responsibilities include guiding planning activities, ensuring data readiness, managing internal and external integrations, and driving execution of the SIS initiative.
• Success in this role requires resilience, critical thinking, and a flexible approach to tradeoffs.
• The Program Manager must collaborate proactively across diverse teams, align stakeholders, and implement solutions that deliver lasting institutional impact with a strong sense of ownership to deliver transformative outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE

• Expert knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
• High business acumen with demonstrated ability to critically assess the relationship between business value and technical solutions.
• Ability to build and present executive-level presentation documents.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level systems, including ERP, CRM, LMS, SIS and other administrative and academic platforms.
• Solid understanding of the principles of enterprise architecture and solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of the principles of software development and integration design.
• Knowledge of data governance principles, compliance requirements, and information security best practices.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent vendor management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) and/or technical certifications in relevant technologies are highly desirable.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale systems implementation projects from conception to completion.
• 5 or more years of related leadership experience in technology-related roles.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience implementing a major SIS solution (Banner, Colleague, Workday Student, etc.)
• Experience in higher-education implementations is preferred.
• Experience specifically with cloud-based SIS implementations is preferred.
• 5 or more years of related work experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business or related field is required.

Preferred Education

• PMP, PgMP or equivalent certification is strongly desired.
• ITIL Foundation Certification or higher preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $100.00 - $125.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 7870