Project Manager IV for Information Services
Liberty University · Remote Location ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 6+ years
This position will support the new Student Information System (SIS)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program in IT Development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Own organizational readiness and adoption for Liberty's multi-year SIS/ERP replacement effort.
2. Establish the SIS/ERP program's change management framework.
3. Create and implement stakeholder engagement plan.
4. Establish and manage governance and accountability for decision making and committee establishment.
5. Coordinate readiness activities with development teams and departments.
6. Create and iterate through impact assessment process.
7. Define adoption risk categories and track mitigation plans.
8. Build a communication strategy and calendar in collaboration with communications team across the university.
9. Define readiness KPIs and scorecard criteria. Measure participation and engagement.
10. Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner.
11. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager IV – May supervise 5+ people
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
1. Strong technical experience with subject matter expertise across multiple systems, processes, or products
2. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.
3. Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
4. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or CSPO.
5. 5-6+ years of project management or related professional experience is required.
6. Experience in change or release management, preferably on a large, cross-institutional level.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
- Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.
- Excellent communicator who can connect executive leadership, business units, and technical teams.
- Strong relationship-builder who is comfortable coordinating across departments and organizational levels.
- Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple cross-functional areas at once.
- Proficiency in standard office software and relevant project/program management tools.
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Positive, collaborative, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Problem Solving
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.
- Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
Remote
Driving Requirements
If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position
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Time Type
Full timeLocation
Remote Location
Pay Range
Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.