Project Manager IV for Information Services

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead a multi-year SIS/ERP replacement program within IT Development. The role focuses on readiness, governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery aligned with university priorities.

Responsibilities include coordinating readiness with cross-functional teams, defining adoption KPIs, and building a university-wide communication strategy while upholding LU’s Christian mission and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of project management or related professional experience.
• Strong PM methodologies knowledge: Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field (or equivalent).
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or CSPO certification.
• Experience in change or release management on a large, cross-institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Own organizational readiness and adoption for Liberty's multi-year SIS/ERP replacement effort.
• Establish the SIS/ERP program's change management framework.
• Create and implement stakeholder engagement plan.
• Establish and manage governance and accountability for decision-making and committee establishment.
• Coordinate readiness activities with development teams and departments.
• Create and iterate through impact assessment process.
• Define adoption risk categories and track mitigation plans.
• Build a communication strategy and calendar with the university communications team.
• Define readiness KPIs and scorecard criteria; measure participation and engagement.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University professionally.
• Work effectively as a team member, supporting LU’s Christian mission.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

PM methodologies

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid frameworks

5-6+ years PM experience

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PM certifications

Job description

A Project Manager leads projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, andresource constraints. Collaborates with cross-functional teams,manages risks and progress, and ensures alignment with the University’s priorities and stakeholder expectations.

This position will support the new Student Information System(SIS)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program in ITDevelopment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Own organizational readiness and adoption for Liberty'smulti-year SIS/ERP replacement effort.
2. Establish the SIS/ERP program's change managementframework.
3. Create and implement stakeholder engagement plan.
4. Establish and manage governance and accountability for decisionmaking and committee establishment.
5. Coordinate readiness activities with development teams anddepartments.
6. Create and iterate through impact assessment process.
7. Define adoption risk categories and track mitigationplans.
8. Build a communication strategy and calendar in collaborationwith communications team across the university.
9. Define readiness KPIs and scorecard criteria. Measureparticipation and engagement.
10. Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing theUniversity in an exemplary and professional manner.
11. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’sChristian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager IV – May supervise 5+ people

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

1. Strong technical experience with subject matter expertise acrossmultiple systems, processes, or products
2. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, suchas Agile or Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.
3. Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field, orequivalent experience is required.
4. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or CSPO.
5. 5-6+ years of project management or related professionalexperience is required.
6. Experience in change or release management, preferably on alarge, cross-institutional level.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.
• Excellent communicator who can connect executive leadership,business units, and technical teams.
• Strong relationship-builder who is comfortable coordinatingacross departments and organizational levels.

• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writingEnglish to support professional correspondence andcollaboration.

• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills torepresent Liberty University in a professional manner.

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple cross-functionalareas at once.

• Proficiency in standard office software and relevantproject/program management tools.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolvingenvironment.
• Positive, collaborative, and able to remain calm and effectiveunder pressure.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assesssituations, evaluate information, and solve both routine andcomplex problems using sound judgment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to perform desk-based work, includingcomputer use and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings andcollaborative settings, with or without reasonableaccommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Remote

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle(or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a validdriver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval,and liability insurance is required when driving in the performanceof the employee’s position

Time Type

Full time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all others terms, conditions and priviligies of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state employment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.