Project Manager
About the job
- Five or more years of project management experience within higher education.
- Experience with SaaS implementation.
- Experience managing the development and implementation of software enhancements, maintenance programs, and new product releases.
- Experience communicating and reporting at the executive level.
- Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet to plan and track large, complex projects.
- Ability to organize and lead multiple projects for more than one client simultaneously.
- Proven experience serving as a project lead and motivating teams to action.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner, Colleague, or other ERP and Student Information Systems.
- Ability to travel to client campuses on occasion, up to 25%.
- Must live in the USA and be eligible to work there.
- Provide overall leadership for ERP/SIS projects.
- Track and report on project budgets.
- Establish a project plan appropriate to the size and scope of each assigned project.
- Schedule and manage SIG resources assigned to projects in collaboration with the Resource Manager.
- Work with the client to ensure appropriate client resources are assigned to the project and manage implementation teams.
- Provide advisory services to support organizational change management.
- Track project progress and provide regular status reports to project sponsors and other executives as appropriate.
- Escalate project issues and identify potential setbacks in a timely manner.
- Work with the client to develop a risk management plan.
- Previous consulting experience.
- PMP certification.
About the company
Strata Information Group provides cybersecurity consulting and IT services specifically for colleges and universities. The company performs penetration tests to simulate cyber-attacks and conducts audits to ensure institutions meet privacy regulations, while also managing large-scale software deployments. Unlike general security firms, it focuses exclusively on the higher education sector and offers a dedicated learning platform, SIGConnect 365, for staff training. Its goal is to help schools protect sensitive data and maintain secure technology systems through long-term partnerships and specialized expertise.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1987
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SIG signed a Texas DIR DBITS contract through January 2026, preserving procurement access.
- 2026 case studies show demand for Colleague SaaS, Salesforce integration, and Slate modernization.
- Augusta, Felician, and Harding engagements show recurring work across student systems and analytics.
What critics are saying
- Ridgemont bought SIG in January 2025, pressuring growth and exit timelines.
- SIG depends on Ellucian, Salesforce, and Slate; vendor strategy changes can bypass consultants.
- Higher-education budgets tighten fast; one major client loss can cascade across this niche business.
What makes Strata Information Group unique
- SIG is a higher-education-only consultant, not a generalist IT services shop.
- Its 2023 Triaxiom acquisition built a dedicated cybersecurity practice for colleges.
- SIG combines Ellucian, Salesforce, and Slate expertise with ERP and change management.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- 401(k) Company Match