Overview
On Site
USD 65.00 - 75.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Migration
SaaS
Stakeholder Communications
Project Planning
Data Migration
LMS
Project Control
Budget
Quality Management
Collaboration
Business Process
Change Management
Training
Management
Status Reports
Information Technology
Business Management
PMP
Enterprise Resource Planning
Higher Education
Cloud Computing
Vendor Management
Communication
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET
Job Details
Description
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the migration of our Ellucian Colleague system from on-premises to a SaaS platform.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the migration of our Ellucian Colleague system from on-premises to a SaaS platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact with Ellucian and other vendors, acting as the central hub for stakeholder communications.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with milestones over an estimated 24-month timeline.
- Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with internal teams and the Ellucian implementation team.
- Oversee data migration, validation, and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., LMS, financial tools).
- Implement project controls for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.
- Collaborate with functional leaders to evaluate, streamline, and improve business processes.
- Lead change management efforts, including campus communications and end-user readiness.
- Develop and execute training strategies for administrative users, faculty, and staff.
- Manage cutover planning, go-live execution, and post-launch stabilization.
- Provide regular status reports and escalate risks to the Executive Steering Committee.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- PMP certification (or similar credential).
- 10+ years of project management experience, with proven success in large-scale system implementations.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/SIS systems in higher education, preferably Ellucian Colleague.
- Experience with cloud-based implementations and vendor management.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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