Project Manager (Campus solutions, SIS)

Michael Page; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company performance bonus

Comprehensive medical insurance

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a Project Manager in Hong Kong to oversee PeopleSoft project implementations for educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in project management within the Higher Education sector, preferably with a background in implementing Oracle PeopleSoft or Ellucian.

The role involves guiding clients through the project lifecycle, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery while mentoring team members and collaborating with stakeholders. The position comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Project Management experience in Higher Education or consulting.
• Experience implementing Oracle PeopleSoft or Ellucian.
• Strong functional and technical background.

Responsibilities

• Manage PeopleSoft project implementations concurrently.
• Participate in the sales cycle to gather requirements.
• Mentor Professional Services resources.

Skills

Project Management

Oracle PeopleSoft

Medium or Large Campus Solution

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheets

Job description

As an Project Manager in Higher Education practice, you will be the key player on a team that guides customers through the deployment life-cycle, solution delivery, and issue management by partnering with Delivery leadership, consultants, and resource management.

Client Details

Our client is a leader in creating innovative technology solutions to education and meeting the needs of student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Project manage one or more PeopleSoft (Student Information System) project implementations concurrently;
• Participate in the sales cycle when requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach and develop a proposal/ SOW;
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Professional Services resources working on your implementations;
• Manage and measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques;
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks;
• Work with the client PM to identify/ resolve issues that could impact project scope and/ or timeframes;
• Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings;
• Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation;
• Assist in the transition of the customer from Professional Services to Product Support;
• Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW;

Job Requirements

• AT LEAST 8-10 years of Project Management experience managing Medium or Large Campus Solution for Student Information Systems preferably within the Higher Education industry/ Consulting firm for Educational sector;
• Experience implementing Oracle PeopleSoft for (Student Information System) OR Ellucian;
• Previous experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, etc);
• Successful candidates have a balance of functional (business) and technical experience;
• Demonstrated executive presence, including outstanding communication skills, confidence, and the ability to inspire and influence others, is highly valued;
• Strong influencing skills, including persuasive communication and the ability to drive consensus and effectively collaborate with stakeholders, are crucial;
• Proven ability to effectively lead service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction through streamlined processes, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on meeting expectations, is essential;

Benefits

• Additional bonus, an annual company performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical insurance, including dental coverage, parental leave, flexible working arrangement (1-2 days work from home per week after probation)

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