[Hiring] Project Manager IV for Information Services @Liberty University

Role Description

A Project Manager leads projects through the full project life cycle, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and resource 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 IT Development.

Essential Functions and 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 in collaboration with communications team across the university.
• Define readiness KPIs and scorecard criteria. Measure participation and engagement.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Project Manager IV – May supervise 5+ people.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience with subject matter expertise across multiple systems, processes, or products.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or CSPO.
• 5-6+ years of project management or related professional experience is required.
• Experience in change or release management, preferably on a large, cross-institutional level.

Requirements

• 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 coordinating across departments and organizational levels.
• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple cross-functional areas at once.
• Proficiency in standard office software and relevant project/program management tools.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Positive, collaborative, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.

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 valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions.
• Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
• The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
• Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00