ERP Transformation Program Lead (Ellucian SaaS)

Strata Information Group (SIG); United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Information Group (SIG) seeks an experienced leader to drive complex Ellucian ERP transformation programs (Banner and/or Colleague) in higher education. You will establish governance, report to executives, and coordinate multiple workstreams across campuses with a focus on on-time delivery.

You will manage multi-million-dollar budgets, mentor PMO staff, and influence senior institutional leaders to achieve program objectives. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale ERP, SaaS, or enterprise software implementation programs in Higher Education.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-year transformation initiatives.
• Direct experience with Ellucian Banner and/or Colleague ERP platforms.
• Strong understanding of on-premise to SaaS/cloud migration methodologies.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar program budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to influence executive leadership (Presidents, Provosts, CIOs, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to client campuses up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Ellucian ERP transformation programs (Banner and/or Colleague).
• Develop and maintain program governance frameworks with steering committees and exec reporting.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent project workstreams, managing dependencies, risks, resources, and timelines.
• Partner with institutional executives to establish program objectives and success metrics.
• Monitor and manage multi-million-dollar program budgets and resource allocation.
• Provide oversight of implementation teams to ensure consistent delivery methodologies.
• Coach and mentor Project Managers within the PMO.
• Serve as the primary contact for client executive sponsors.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Strata Information Group (SIG) seeks an experienced leader to drive complex Ellucian ERP transformation programs (Banner and/or Colleague) in higher education. You will establish governance, report to executives, and coordinate multiple workstreams across campuses with a focus on on-time delivery.

You will manage multi-million-dollar budgets, mentor PMO staff, and influence senior institutional leaders to achieve program objectives. Travel up to 25% is expected.