[Remote] Senior Project Manager (Systemwide/Higher Education/SaaS/ERP)

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ellucian is a company that powers innovation for higher education, partnering with numerous institutions to enhance student experiences. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of integrated administrative solutions, managing complex projects and ensuring successful outcomes through strong leadership and collaboration with stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead multiple projects through all phases of the Ellucian Implementation Methodology, from initiation and planning through execution, delivery, and close, ensuring successful outcomes Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, client stakeholders, and peers Apply project management disciplines—quality, risk, resource, and change management—while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Clearly communicate plans, roles, milestones, and constraints to all stakeholders Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and lead proactive solutions to keep projects on track Drive team status meetings, track dependencies, and ensure milestones are met Serve as the primary point of contact between internal and external stakeholders Provide leadership updates with clear, concise project status summaries Negotiate trade-offs across time, cost, and scope while maintaining high customer satisfaction Lead cross-functional teams through challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring alignment Build team cohesiveness through leadership, mentoring, and motivating team members Skills 5+ years experience in leading CRM or ERP SaaS implementation projects Proven ability to manage financial and resource forecasts, ensuring project plans remain accurate throughout the lifecycle Track record of driving customer satisfaction and accurate revenue recognition through timely reviews of time sheets, expense reports, and billing documents Experience leading projects in a matrix-management environment Ability to partner with the Customer Relations team, providing expertise during the sales cycle and demonstrating the value of project management services Experience mentoring and guiding less-experienced Project Managers Certifications in cloud and project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, etc.) Higher education industry experience preferred, but NOT required Familiarity with higher education processes is a plus but NOT required Benefits Comprehensive health coverage medical, dental, and vision Flexible time off Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future Parental Leave 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us Telemedicine Wellness Headspace Care (mental health) Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes) RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team We Foster a learning culture with Education Assistance Program Professional development opportunities LinkedIn Learning Company Overview Ellucian delivers the software, services, and insights that help your institution thrive. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http//www.ellucian.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Ellucian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 31 in 2025, 27 in 2024, 28 in 2023, 31 in 2022, 33 in 2021, 30 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.