Technical Project Manager

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Technical Project Manager

Position Number A11350

FLSA

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Office of Enrollment Services

Campus Rose Hill

Work Arrangement Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary Reporting to the Special Assistant to the Vice President of Enrollment Services, the Technical Project Manager serves as a key execution partner within the Division of Enrollment Services.

Reporting directly to the Special Assistant to the Vice President, this position is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing technology implementations, system automations, and operational process improvement initiatives across the enrollment footprint (Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Retention).

This role is steeped in AGILE project management practices and SCRUM methodology. This facilitator is an agent of change driving innovation through the rapid prototyping MVP implementation and iterative development cycles to deliver value.

Essential Functions Leverages project management software to build and track roadmaps and prioritize backlogs.

Develops metrics to measure execution and contributions from team members in quantifiable ways (Fibonacci points, sprint points, burndown charts, etc)

Drives process improvement and workflow automation across enrollment systems (e.g., CRM, SIS, financial aid platforms, and application portals).

Identifies operational bottlenecks, streamline manual workflows, and champions technical solutions that enhance candidate and student experiences.

Acts as the primary liaison between Enrollment Leadership, central IT, divisional stakeholders, and third-party software vendors.

Translates complex operational needs into clear technical specifications for developers, and articulate technical requirements into actionable insights for non-technical leadership.

Provides regular status reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries to the Special Assistant to the VP and enrollment executive team.

Coordinates system integrations, upgrade rollouts, user acceptance testing (UAT), and data validation during technology deployments.

Facilitates change management, including the creation of operational documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and end-user training programs for divisional staff.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of professional project management experience overseeing technology deployments, software implementations, or system integration projects.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Hands-on experience with higher education technology systems (e.g., Slate CRM, Ellucian Banner/Colleague, Workday Student, PeopleSoft).

Demonstrated experience with workflow automation tools, process mapping, and project management software (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

AGILE Project Management Professional (PMP)

Direct work experience within a university enrollment management or student affairs setting.

Minimum Starting Salary $70,000

Maximum Starting Salary $85,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1192P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 11/13/2026

Special Instructions

EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing Seldom

Walking Seldom

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents