Community College of Vermont · 16 hours ago
Project Manager (IT and System Implementation)
Johnson, Vermont, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expCommunity College of Vermont is seeking a Project Manager (IT and System Implementation) to lead high-priority planning initiatives and manage project implementation for digital transformation. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and institutional leaders to ensure project objectives are met while balancing stakeholder needs and identifying key risks.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Lead projects and planning initiatives critical to the success of digital transformation, such as technical systems change or replacement, organizational and business process transformation, and resource planning
Develop project plans and documentation and communicate project status and issues
Use data and analytics to assess performance and efficiency, and to benchmark improvements in resource utilization, operational processes, and functional practices
Provide planning, project management, and execution support to leaders of Transformation teams and sub-teams to ensure they stay on track with objectives and deliverables
Work with team leaders and other stakeholders to identify key dependencies, resource conflicts, risks, and opportunities across projects and initiatives
Assist team leaders in creating and updating the project plans, documentation, and communication needed to ensure transparency and alignment with the expectations of project sponsors and stakeholders
Work in partnership with internal and external partners system-wide to support project implementation
Develop presentations and present, as needed, on project status
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, project or change management, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience managing complex projects or planning initiatives
Experience managing projects related to business processes, enterprise software, and/or other integrated business and information systems
Experience working with a variety of project management or product development processes (plan-driven, waterfall, agile)
Functional understanding of business processes, data architecture, enterprise software, and other integrated business and information systems
Working knowledge of project management software including MS Project, Wrike, Smartsheet or similar
Commitment to developing own professional knowledge regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it informs practices within project management
Strong knowledge of change management principles and practices
Evidence of strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in building cross-functional relationships across all levels of the organization
Proven ability to lead and motivate others to meet difficult timelines with limited resources
Demonstrated ability to work creatively to adjust to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines with a commitment to teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Ability to be self-directed and work both independently and in collaboration with others
Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives, cultures, and an inclusive environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality of applicable information
Preferred
Experience with Workday Student or similar ERP implementation
Experience managing projects in a higher education environment
Project management certification such as PMP or similar
Company
Community College of Vermont
Community College of Vermont is a school in Montpelier.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
All Within My Hands FoundationU.S. Department of EducationVermont Department of Labor
2025-08-05Grant· $0.05M
2025-07-29Grant· $2M
2023-12-12Grant
Leadership Team
Heather Weinstein
Chief Student Affairs Officer/Dean of Student Affairs
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