Project Manager

CampusWorks partners with higher education institutions to optimize their people, processes, policies, and technologies. Project Manager plays a key role in leading initiatives through the full project lifecycle—ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• Strong ability to simplify complex technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills as well as problem identification and resolution.
• High attention to detail, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Effective at decision-making and stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels.
• In-depth understanding of higher education operations and IT environments.
• Familiarity with higher education procurement practices and vendor relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Wrike, and Jira.
• Experience & Education
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience managing project portfolios or enterprise software implementations in higher education (e.g., HR/Payroll, Finance, Student, CRM, Advancement).
• Strong experience in project oversight, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Preferred Experience
• 3+ years with a consulting/professional services firm preferred and experience consulting with Higher Education a plus
• PMP or other project management certifications.

Benefits

• Meaningful work
• Competitive pay
• Robust benefits for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexibility
• Work-life balance
• Fair shot at success
• Equal employment opportunities