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