Project Manager na Ad Astra Information Systems, LLC

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package * 401(k) with Profit Sharing * Flexible Time Off * Office Dog!!

ABOUT US

By combining our unparalleled domain expertise with leading-edge technology, Ad Astra is helping higher education in its mission to advance timely student completions. We are building a cloud-based software platform that will provide the foundation for our next generation of industry-leading solutions and analytics. Simply put, we're helping students graduate faster.  

OUR CORE VALUES

• We recognize talent. We recognize and appreciate the unique God-given talents that our people bring to Ad Astra. Aligning these individual gifts with our work sets team members up to succeed. 
• We’re unpretentious. There’s no room for ego. We admit our imperfections and have the humility to know what we don’t know. 
• We’re passionate. We aren’t satisfied with the status quo. We’re on a mission together to protect the value of degree completion and to transform the higher education industry. 
• We’re pioneering. We’re pioneering and aren’t afraid of failing—in fact, we celebrate it. We love it when our people boldly experiment with innovative solutions. 
• We love fun. The health of our relationships is strengthened by working with people who stretch our thinking—and by enjoying the lighter side of life together. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we do take fun seriously. 
• We have grit. Beyond talent and intelligence, our people have stick-to-itiveness. We push through challenges to make goals a reality. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of implementation and service projects within agreed upon budget, scope, and timelines. The position requires an individual with the ability to manage many projects across various departments and a general knowledge of the systems and processes.  

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage multiple, simultaneous, complex projects of varying scope and duration while coordinating efforts with various team members on each project  
• Ensure project schedules, strategies, and collateral are developed and implemented for each project  
• Manage project team utilization, margin, and variance  
• Ensure that project schedules are consistently up to date 
• Create smooth handoffs between groups or organizations involved in a project 
• Ensure that escalation of risks or roadblocks is timely, thorough, and accurate 
• Clearly communicate and set proper expectations throughout the engagement
• Self-managed workload
• Maintain and aspire to exceed team and company goals
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships  
• Other duties as assigned 

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• At least 2 years of project management experience
• Demonstrated success leading implementation projects and hitting milestone deliverables 
• Demonstrated success with structured methodologies associated with business processes, needs analysis and systems analysis 
• Demonstrated project management skills including client relationships, ownership responsibility, and successful project completion. 
• Demonstrated ability to create concise written communications and oral presentations 
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Travel as needed, (approx. 25%) 

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES 

• Problem Solving 
• Collaborative Communication  
• Sense of Urgency 
• Technical Aptitude 
• Team-Oriented 
• Self-Motivated 
• Proficiency with Microsoft product suite 

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous experience using Financial Force-PSA (or other project management suite), Hubspot, Zendesk, and Salesforce. 
• Previous experience working within the Higher Education Industry. 
• Experience with Astra Schedule or Ad Astra Live suite 
• A bachelor’s degree (emphasis in a technical, project management, or business-related field is preferred) 
• Understanding of SaaS, on-prem, single-tenant, multi-tenant, etc. product architectures 
• Project Management Credential: PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP 

Ad Astra Information Systems, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.