Director of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project and Change Management

Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City seeks an architect or engineer for the position of Director of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project and Change Management.  The Director of ERP Project and Change Management will assist the Vice President for Business/CFO and other senior leaders in the oversight of the full project lifecycle, including planning, requirements gathering, vendor selection, contract negotiation, implementation, training, change management and post-implementation support. The successful candidate must demonstrate proven success managing ERP initiatives and possess the ability to navigate shared governance, complex organizational structures, and diverse stakeholder needs. A preference will be given to candidates who have experience with ERP initiatives within colleges or universities. This position works closely with executive leadership, governance committees, trustee working groups, functional departments, IT teams, and external implementation partners.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.                        

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Business Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive project management experience; Minimum 3 years of demonstrated success leading ERP selection and/or implementations.
•  Proven experience managing enterprise-scale, multi-million-dollar projects.
• Demonstrated experience working within higher education shared governance environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar). PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification required.
• Strong knowledge of higher education administrative functions, including Student Information Systems, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources and Payroll and Academic Records and Compliance.
• Expertise in: Risk management and mitigation planning, dependency tracking and project governance, budget management and financial forecasting, and Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.

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Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. 

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. 

The salary range is $140k - $155k, depending on qualifications and experience.  

Application Instructions

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences, and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references. Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/183062.  Questions may be directed to Wanda Fenwick at wmfenwick@smcm.edu.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.