Project Manager - Delivery (Ellucian Banner SaaS Migration)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery and migration of a higher-education client from Ellucian Banner (on-premise) to Banner SaaS. This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on managing cross-functional teams, ensuring project milestones are met, and delivering a smooth transition to a modern, cloud-native student information system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Banner SaaS migration project within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as liaison between the client, internal teams, Ellucian, and any third-party vendors.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource schedules.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings, status updates, and executive reporting.
• Ensure effective change management and user readiness for SaaS adoption.
• Support data migration, testing, and cutover planning activities.
• Drive adherence to SaaS best practices and security/compliance standards.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT or ERP implementations.
• Proven experience leading Ellucian Banner implementations or upgrades; SaaS migration experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of higher education business processes and student information systems.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with Ellucian partners, integrations, or modules (e.g., Banner Finance, HR, Student) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Ellucian Cloud, Banner SaaS deployment tools, or Ellucian Ethos is highly desirable.

Medical insurance and a 401(k) plan is offered to all eligible W2 employees.