Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for ERP Systems, the certified ERP Systems Project Manager will provide project management leadership in all areas under the purview of ERP Systems. The ERP Systems Project Manager will help facilitate translation of business requirements into technical specifications, coordinate all parties involved in a project which may bring together both functional and technical staff, and produce tangible deliverables in the form of project plans, issue lists, status reports, white-paper analyses, recommendations, prototypes and completed development projects.

The ERP Systems Project Manager’s duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Oversee technical projects from inception through completion.
• Facilitate cross functional communication and system implementation involving multiple business and technical areas.
• Ensure that deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Troubleshoot problems, escalate and track issues, and follow up with resolutions.
• Close out projects at the completion of efforts.
• Ensure that systems are customer-focused, integrated, efficient, documented, and in compliance with best practices and legal requirements.
• Ensure that processes and systems conform to all CSU and campus requirements regarding security and personal privacy.
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance of campus ERP systems by planning, communicating, and coordinating activities pertaining to upgrades, baseline maintenance packs, PeopleTools upgrades, fixes, enhancements, issue-tracking, help-desk tickets, and test plans.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end one year after the start of the appointment, with the possibility of reappointment. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego. This position is scheduled to work three days on campus and two days from the telecommuting site. However, the schedule may vary based on operational needs.

Department Summary

A unit of the Information Technology Division, the mission of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems is to provide vision, leadership, strategies, and services in support of the success of students, faculty, staff and administration; and contributes to the overall strategic objectives of the university and the Information Technology Division. ERP Systems provides stewardship over a complex technology infrastructure of systems and databases critical to the university's mission and operation, including student information, financial aid, financials, human resources, and document workflow & imaging. ERP Systems provides stewardship over an innovative suite of systems and tools in support of the academic mission of the university, including student admissions, enrollment, registration, and student records as well as human resources, financials, and document workflow and imaging. ERP Systems provides resources and services to ensure the collection, storage, management, and accessibility of student, human resource, and financial information is accurate and timely to help facilitate the success of students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Education and Experience

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in applications programming and systems analysis and related programming support functions is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science or business, or equivalent training and applied experience. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Analyst/Programmer, depending on the position assignment, may include working knowledge of a specific industry standard applications programming language and knowledge of standard systems analysis techniques.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working with Peoplesoft applications and PeopleTools development
• Experience in a bargaining unit environment
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience in project management leadership
• Ability to use applications software, data structures and utilities, operating systems, and communication interfaces within the computing environment.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• PMP Certified

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $7,500 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,678-$11,547 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 20, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by April 19, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

CSU Vaccine Policy: The California State University has established a policy requiring faculty, staff, and students accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To access the SDSU campus, you must be fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster if you are eligible for one, or request a medical, religious, or off campus exemption, as applicable.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Taylor Jaress at tjaress@sdsu.edu