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Project Manager, ERP Solutions

At Great Minds we believe that every child is capable of greatness.

Great Minds

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 88k-100k USD

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COMPANY PROFILE

Great Minds, a mission driven Public Benefit Corporation, brings teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™ and PhD Science™, all support teachers as they take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Founded in 2007, Great Minds now employs more than 1,000 people.

For additional information please visit: www.greatminds.org

OUR MARKET POSITION

Great Minds’ Eureka Math is the most widely used curriculum in the history of American education. It enjoys an unrivaled 40+ net promoter score. Eureka and its sister products, Wit & Wisdom English and PhD Science, embrace much higher expectations for all students and all teachers. In a market dominated by scripted, procedural materials that drive expectations down, Great Minds produces curricula that celebrate knowledge, respect the craft of teaching, and acknowledge the true capabilities of students.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system across our organization. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management and business analysis, with specific expertise in ERP implementations within a mid-size company.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute in the discovery, initiation and implementation phases of an ERP platform rollout , including project planning, scoping, resource allocation, budget management, and scheduling.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Operations, and HR, to gather requirements, define project objectives, and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify current processes, pain points, and opportunities for improvement, and translate these findings into ERP system requirements and design specifications.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charter, project plan, risk register and change management plan to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage project stakeholders, including executive leadership, steering committees, and end-users, to ensure their engagement, support, and alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
  • Oversee the selection and management of external vendors and consultants, as needed, to supplement internal project resources and expertise.
  • Participate actively in the assessment and selection of the ERP platform and Implementor Consulting services.
  • Facilitate change management activities, plan training and post-implementation support to ensure a smooth transition to the new ERP system and maximize user adoption and satisfaction.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully working in ERP implementation projects in a mid-size company environment.
  • Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, and solution design, with a focus on driving business process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred; familiarity with Agile or other project management methodologies is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite; familiarity with cloud-based ERP solutions is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, and SharePoint are a plus.

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $88,000-$100,000, however the offered salary may be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations.. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [email protected]

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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About the job

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Jul 09, 2024

Posted on

May 10, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 88k-100k USD

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About Great Minds

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At Great Minds we believe that every child is capable of greatness. When you join the team, you will be part of a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization. This mission to improve education for America's schoolchildren is what inspires us each day.

GREAT MINDS

EVERY CHILD IS CAPABLE OF GREATNESS

Great Minds is a rapidly growing mission focused organization developing world class curricula for PK-12. Our mission is to ensure all students have access to a quality education and the full range of liberal arts and sciences.

The uncompromising curriculum from Great Minds assumes that every child is capable of greatness. We bring teachers and scholars together to craft exemplary instructional materials that inspire joy in teaching and learning. Our English curriculum, Wit & Wisdom®, Eureka Math™, and PhD Science™, all give school teachers what they need to take students beyond rote learning to provide a deeper, more complete understanding of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences.

ACROSS THE COUNTRY

While Great Minds is headquartered in Washington D. C. in a building atop the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro stop, many positions allow employees to work remotely. This allows Great Minds to assemble the best-of-the-best to work together virtually in pursuit of our mission. (Currently, employees work from 35 states.)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

Employee benefits

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401K

A 401k plan with up to a 5% match

Life insurance

Organization funded life insurance.

Disability insurance

Organization funded short- and long-term disability coverage.

Healthcare benefits

Generous healthcare, dental, and vision plans with options for employees at different stages in their lives.

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