Job Information
Bowdoin College ERP Senior Project Manager in Brunswick, Maine
ERP Senior Project Manager
Posting Number S01343JP
Department Information Technology
Job Summary
Bowdoin College seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to take the helm of our Workday Student implementation project, going fully live in Fall 2025. This critical role will oversee the completion of a partially finished Workday project that aims to enhance our institutional efficiency and support our mission. After implementation, this role will continue to lead high value technology projects across the college. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in project management, a deep understanding of Workday or other similar ERP systems, and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Take ownership of the existing Workday project, ensuring that all aspects are completed successfully and aligned with institutional goals.
Project Planning and Execution:
Adopt and execute existing project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource forecasting/allocation, adjusting as needed. If necessary, develop additional project plans.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Work with an established testing team to ensure all testing is executed within the prescribed timeline.
Project Governance:
Work with Executive Sponsors, Steering Committee, Workday Advisory Group, and Functional Work Groups to ensure adherence to the Workday Project Governance and Guiding Principles and full transparency of decision making.
Provide updates to program stakeholders throughout the life of the overall Workday Program, escalating issues as needed.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administrative leaders, to understand their needs and expectations. Facilitate communication and ensure that project deliverables meet their requirements.
Team Management: Lead and motivate the project team, including both internal staff and external consultants. Foster a collaborative environment to ensure high performance and accountability. Delegate work to virtual assistant and/or PMO Student Worker, as needed.
Budget and Resource Management: Manage the project budget, track expenditures, and report on overall project budget, while ensuring resources are used efficiently.
Change Management and Training: Oversee change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of Workday systems. Assist in the development of training materials and support end-user training to maximize system utilization.
Quality Assurance: Coordinate with Workday’s Delivery Assurance team to ensure the implementation meets high standards of quality and aligns with best practices.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues or obstacles that arise during the project lifecycle. Provide innovative solutions and lead informed decision-making to keep the project on track.
Benefits and Pay:
The annual salary range for this exempt position is expected to be: $121,500 – $130,500
Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, Paid Holidays, and Special Days Off (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html)
Health Plans (Effective on date of hire)
Vision and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
$1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus
Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )
Paid Parental Leave (After 1 year)
Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences, with the ability to build strong relationships.
Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple external vendors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and devise effective solutions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a dynamic environment with a high degree of flexibility.
Preferred:
Advanced degree or Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification preferred.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT projects, ideally Workday implementations.
Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Workday systems and functionality.
Preferred:
Experience with Workday HCM , Finance, or other modules is highly desirable.
Experience with Agile or Scrum frameworks
Standard Work Days and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay Type Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date 09/20/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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