Senior SIS/ERP Program Manager (Remote)

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

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.