Posted 6 days ago

Project Manager, Workday Student

Bryn Mawr College United States of America, Bryn Mawr College Campus
Onsite Full Time
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Job description

Position Title: Project Manager, Workday Student Bryn Mawr College: Office of CIO and Director of Libraries Location: Bryn Mawr College Campus Job Description: The Department of Library & Information Technology Services seeks a full-time Project Manager for a term of up to three years (contingent upon available funding and continued employment in good standing). The Project Manager, plays a key leadership role in planning and delivering the Workday Student implementation at Bryn Mawr College. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Library & Information Technology Services and working closely with functional leads, technical teams, senior stakeholders, and campus partners, the Project Manager coordinates work across functional, technical, institutional, and vendor teams to ensure clear plans, effective governance, timely decision-making, and successful execution. The role supports disciplined project delivery while fostering collaboration, accountability, and organizational readiness throughout a complex enterprise transformation. About the Institution: Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities. Schedule &

Benefits

Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This full-time staff position has an anticipated schedule of 35 hours per week and is eligible for vacation, personal leave, generous holiday time, sick leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply. Characteristic

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the Workday Student implementation. Own the project framework, methodology, and delivery approach. Establish and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across project phases. Operational and Organizational Leadership Coordinate work across functional and technical teams, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. Facilitate structured decision-making and issue resolution across diverse stakeholder groups. Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations across project participants. Support continuity of project execution during periods of organizational or leadership transition. Program, Portfolio, and Governance Management Contribute to PMO governance processes, including steering committee preparation and status reporting. Align project execution with PMO standards, prioritization frameworks, and portfolio objectives. Manage cross-project dependencies within the Workday platform and broader PMO portfolio. Provide clear, consistent reporting on progress, risks, and decisions to leadership. Use practical AI-enabled tools and workflows to reduce administrative burden, improve meeting follow-through, and support timely coordination across project workstreams. Stakeholder, Vendor, and Partnership Management Serve as the primary interface between internal project teams and external implementation partners. Coordinate with functional leads representing key institutional areas (e.g., Registrar, Finance, Academic Affairs). Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support alignment, engagement, and accountability. Ensure effective collaboration across institutional and vendor teams. Change Management Partnership Partner closely with Change Management leadership to align delivery plans with communication, training, and adoption strategies. Support a coordinated approach to stakeholder readiness and institutional transition. Reinforce alignment between project milestones and organizational change activities. Participate in change management activities. Other

Duties

as Assigned

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience

in higher education or similarly complex, mission-driven organizations. Significant experience leading large-scale enterprise system implementations. Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

Experience

working with external implementation partners and consultants. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex project information for diverse audiences. Comfort using AI-enabled productivity tools to support project coordination, documentation, and communication in a responsible and practical way. Successful completion of satisfactory background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

with Workday Platform or comparable ERP systems.

Experience

with Workday Student or comparable student information systems. PMP certification or coursework. Leadership Attributes The successful candidate will be: A disciplined project leader who combines structured execution with adaptability. A clear communicator who builds trust across technical and functional stakeholders. Skilled at navigating complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities. Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a focus on delivering outcomes. To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button. Weekly Hours: 35 Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities. At Bryn Mawr, we understand that top talent is critical to our collective success. We offer competitive salaries and benefits to ensure we are able to recruit, engage, and retain our tremendous faculty & staff. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, genetic information, or any other identity/characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.