Project Manager, Entry Level

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

System Office - 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334

Information Technology Services (ITS) - 2500 Daniells Bridge Road Athens, GA 30606

Shared Services Center (SSC) - 1005 George J Lyons Pkwy Sandersville, GA 31082

This is a term-limited position that provides essential operational, logistical, and support to Unified ERP's Program Management Office (PMO) through the entire program lifecycle, applying a consistent organizational approach. The Unified ERP Program is a Workday implementation spanning Finance, HR/Payroll, and related technology, organizational change management, and service delivery functions, delivered across all University System of Georgia (USG) institutions within a single, shared Workday platform. This role helps drive program efficiency by coordinating project activities, maintaining documentation, managing communications, and supporting governance processes across these domains. This role ensures program visibility and alignment by documenting key discussions, tracking actionable follow-ups, and supporting the project manager through delegated responsibilities that enable the effective delivery of this complex, system-wide initiative.

This is a professional entry level position responsible for assisting personnel in higher education system divisions and departments to develop, monitor, and manage large scale projects. The position will assist with components and phases of the project and communicate project statuses to stakeholders and decision makers.

• Works closely with Project Manager across each Business Suite, in support of the Unified ERP Program, to facilitate readiness activities, task completion, and ongoing program execution throughout the project lifecycle. Supports USG Unified ERP Program Business Suite leadership as assigned.
• Provides day-to-day coordination and support to Business Suite Project Managers, by performing delegated tasks, dependency tracking, and routine program coordination needs.
• Coordinates and schedules project meetings across Business Suites to ensure that appropriate stakeholders are invited, prepared, and informed.
• Manages logistics for design sessions, workshops, and program events, including booking rooms, preparing materials, coordinating technology needs, and confirming attendance.
• Participates in USG Unified ERP Program meetings.
• Ensures compliance with USG standards and adheres to USG templates to document meeting minutes, track action items, and ensure that materials are uploaded, accessible, and current for the full Financial and Business Suite teams.
• Tracks, updates, and maintains RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) items in support of program governance, visibility, and timely resolution.
• Liases with USG Unified ERP Program members to mobilize resources for deliverables, milestones, and task completion.
• Supports readiness tracking by monitoring deliverables, milestones, and task completion across Business Suites and escalating gaps or risks as needed.
• Drafts and maintain program materials including training support content, Team Site content, and other program support tools.
• Supports coordination with organizational change management, technology, and service delivery teams to ensure alignment of readiness, communications, and implementation activities.
• Ensures program documentation is organized, current, and maintained according to established processes, templates, and governance standards.
• Supports ongoing communication efforts by preparing summaries, organizing documentation, and distributing key updates to stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Over one year of related experience required.

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures

• Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Skill in oral and written communication, with the ability to capture meeting minutes, summarize discussions, and interact professionally with stakeholders.

• Skill in problem solving, triaging, and escalating program related issues.

• Ability to work independently, proactive, and work in a fast-paced program environment.

• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and processes.

• Ability to effectively multi-task.

• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, schedule meetings, and manage logistics.

• Ability to maintain a high level of detail when documenting RAID items, action items, and program materials.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.

We are recruiting for a total of six openings with the same title. Please note that one application will result in consideration for all six opportunities. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.