{"id":1156055,"url":"https://alion.io/job/harris-computer-project-manager-6","title":"Project Manager","company":{"id":2223,"name":"Harris Computer","domain":"harriscomputer.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/harris-computer","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":35,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":10,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Texas, United 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as they transition to a modern SaaS environment, advocating for out-of-the-box functionality over heavy customization.\nConduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned, identify optimization opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement of internal methodologies and playbooks.\nHigher Education Consulting, Compliance and Data Governance\nServe as a subject matter expert in higher education operations, including admissions, registration, grading, degree auditing, and financial aid, consulting with staff to redesign legacy processes around platform best practices.\nEnsure system configurations support compliance with federal and regional regulations (e.g., FERPA, Title IV) and champion responsible data governance practices throughout the implementation lifecycle.\nConfigure predictive analytics models and early-warning systems to help advisors identify at-risk students, ensuring AI-assisted tools are used transparently, equitably, and free from bias.\nTechnical Strategy and Integration\nLeverage AI-driven data mapping, cleansing, and automation tools across the project lifecycle to improve the efficiency and accuracy of data migration and client outcomes.\nDefine integration requirements between the SIS and critical campus infrastructure such as LMS (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), CRM, and ERP/financial systems.\nTranslate complex academic policies (e.g., non-standard calendars, unique credit hour calculations) into actionable technical configurations.\nClient Success and Growth\nDevelop and deliver targeted training sessions for campus staff, ensuring confidence and self-sufficiency in the new system before go-live.\nBuild strong consultative relationships with university leadership, serving as their strategic partner and primary advocate while proactively identifying opportunities to expand platform adoption through additional modules and professional services.\nPartner with Sales and Account Management to develop account growth strategies, contribute to proposals, and support renewal conversations.\nAct as the voice of the customer by synthesizing feedback and implementation pain points to drive product roadmap improvements.\nRequirements\nExperience in professional services, implementation, or project management within higher education technology or SIS platforms.\nProven ability to develop and deliver effective training programs for diverse stakeholder groups.\nStrong customer problem-solving skills with a track record of managing escalations and driving creative solutions.\nHands-on experience leveraging AI tools to improve processes such as data migration, workflow automation, or analytics.\nSolid understanding of higher education operations and regulatory requirements such as FERPA, Title IV, and data governance principles.\nDemonstrated ability to identify and close upsell or cross-sell opportunities within an existing client base, with comfort in consultative selling and contributing to proposals.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills across all levels of institutional stakeholders.\nPerformance in this role will be measured by: on-time go-live rate, client satisfaction (CSAT/NPS), training completion and effectiveness, post-go-live support ticket volume, install-base revenue growth, and process improvement contributions.\nWhat Would Make You Stand Out\nPMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.\nDirect experience implementing SIS platforms (e.g., Ellucian, Jenzabar, or similar).\nExperience with AI-driven data migration or analytics tools in an enterprise environment.\nBackground in change management methodologies or data governance policy development.\nProven track record of meeting or exceeding install-base revenue targets in a professional services environment.\nWhat We Offer\n3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting from your first day\nEmployee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs\nLifestyle rewards\nRemote work and more\nTravel\nTravel within the US is required from time to time for on-site client training and implementation support.\nAbout Us\nHarris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (\"CSI\", symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI's investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. 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