Remote ERP Transformation Lead Higher Education

Boldyn Networks; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible work options

Learning & development

Competitive benefits

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Volunteer days

Job summary

Boldyn Networks is seeking an experienced ERP Manager to lead enterprise-wide transformation for higher education customers. This role oversees strategy, governance, optimization, and support of ERP platforms, directing a team of analysts and technical staff to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

You'll collaborate with campus leaders, IT teams, and vendors to drive process standardization, system adoption, and a future-ready technology roadmap while balancing operations and strategic

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive ERP systems experience with leadership responsibilities.
• 3+ years of people management leading technical or business systems teams in higher education.
• Experience leading enterprise ERP implementations and upgrades.
• Strong understanding of ERP platforms, integrations, reporting, workflow automation, and business processes in higher education.
• Experience managing Ellucian SIS/ERP systems such as Banner, Colleague, or Jenzabar.
• Knowledge of governance, security, and risk management practices related to enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, and third-party service providers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the ERP application strategy aligned with campus goals and business priorities.
• Lead ERP transformation, enhancement, and optimization initiatives from planning through implementation and ongoing support.
• Establish application governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology innovation.
• Develop and manage the ERP roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and strategic objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ERP analysts and technical resources.
• Establish team goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Allocate resources and prioritize work to ensure effective support of business-critical initiatives and operational needs.
• Provide guidance on complex functional and technical challenges.
• Oversee the administration, support, maintenance, and optimization of ERP platforms and integrated business applications.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, security, and performance across the application landscape.
• Direct testing, release management, change management, and deployment activities.
• Manage application upgrades, patches, integrations, and system enhancements.
• Monitor system health, user adoption, and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand operational challenges and identify ERP solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution design efforts.
• Champion business process standardization and automation initiatives across departments.
• Ensure alignment between business needs, system capabilities, and long-term technology strategy.
• Drive organizational change management and user adoption efforts for ERP initiatives.

Skills

ERP leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Enterprise systems

Vendors & contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Ellucian Colleague

Jenzabar

Job description

Boldyn Networks is seeking an experienced ERP Manager to lead enterprise-wide transformation for higher education customers. This role oversees strategy, governance, optimization, and support of ERP platforms, directing a team of analysts and technical staff to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

You'll collaborate with campus leaders, IT teams, and vendors to drive process standardization, system adoption, and a future-ready technology roadmap while balancing operations and strategic