Program Manager, PMO – Ellucian ERP SaaS Transformation

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher</span><span data-contrast="auto">‑</span><span data-contrast="auto">education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, CRM, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory services. As a long</span><span data-contrast="auto">‑</span><span data-contrast="auto">standing and deeply embedded partner within the higher</span><span data-contrast="auto">‑</span><span data-contrast="auto">education sector, SIG brings together technical depth, operational insight, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Our heritage is built on hands</span><span data-contrast="auto">‑</span><span data-contrast="auto">on expertise, genuine relationships, and a commitment to delivering value with humility and excellence—values that continue to define us as we scale.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p></div><h1><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Display" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"0f9a76fc-9afc-5266-b6d7-90c8b0752e93|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Mazius Display",469777844,"Mazius Display",469769226,"Mazius Display",268442635,"64",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469775450,"Display",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Display",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Program Manager, PMO – Ellucian ERP SaaS Transformation</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></span></h1>

<h2><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(2, 27, 195);"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Job Purpose Statement</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></h2>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">The Program Manager, operating within the Project Management Office (PMO), provides strategic leadership and oversight for large-scale Ellucian ERP transformation programs, including complex on-premise to SaaS migrations within higher education institutions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">This role is responsible for managing programs consisting of multiple interconnected workstreams and project managers, ensuring alignment between client objectives, technology solutions, third-party and vendor stakeholders, and organizational change initiatives. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">The Program Manager serves as a trusted advisor to client executive leadership, translating complex technical and program issues into clear, concise executive-level summaries, and guiding stakeholders through complex enterprise transformations while ensuring successful program delivery, risk mitigation, timely decision making, and overall program governance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">As a senior leader within the PMO, this role also directly coaches, and mentors Project Managers, building delivery capability and supporting their professional growth. The ideal candidate combines extensive Ellucian ERP implementation expertise with strong consulting, executive communication, people leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>

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<h2><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(2, 27, 195);"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Job Responsibilities:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></h2>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead complex Ellucian ERP (Banner and/or Colleague) transformation programs, including on-premise to SaaS/cloud migrations, from initiation through stabilization, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and strategic priorities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain comprehensive program governance frameworks, including steering committees, executive reporting structures, and decision-making processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate multiple concurrent project workstreams, ensuring dependencies, risks, resources, and timelines are effectively managed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with institutional executives and project sponsors to establish program objectives, success metrics, and strategic outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide oversight of implementation teams to ensure consistent delivery methodologies and adherence to program objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Operate as a senior member of the PMO, establishing and enforcing consistent program and project management standards, methodology, tools, and reporting cadence across the ERP transformation portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor and manage multi-million-dollar program budgets, resource allocation, forecasting and burn downs, and overall financial performance across the program portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify, assess, and proactively manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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<li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and execute program communication strategies, including translating complex technical and program issues into clear, concise summaries for executive and client leadership audiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>

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