Project Manager - Enterprise Systems and Programs

I. About Student Freedom Initiative (SFI)

SFI is a national nonprofit advancing a bold vision: closing the wealth gap through the power of education. SFI helps students attending participating institutions gain freedom in their professional and life choices by increasing social and economic mobility through a student-centered, evidence-based, holistic, and collaborative model.

SFI delivers its mission through four integrated pillars:

1. Undergraduate (and Graduate) Student Freedom Loan (SFL), which is a commercial alternative to the Parent PLUS (and Grad PLUS) loan for students who meet eligibility requirements
2. Student Internships & Professional Certification(s)
3. Student Wrap Around Services (e.g., Emergency Grants, Completion Grants, Financial Literacy)
4. Institutional Transformation Projects (e.g., Living Spaces, Cyber Security)

These pillars are strengthened by strategic partners who contribute expertise, in-kind support, and philanthropic capital to help SFI deliver measurable impact and long-term change. SFI's work is guided by six core values: reliability, excellence, determination, integrity, collaboration, and leadership.

II. Position Summary

The Project Manager, Enterprise Systems & Programs provides strategic leadership for Student Freedom Initiative's enterprise technology ecosystem, business operations, institutional engagement, and cross-functional program implementation. Reporting to the Director of Business Development & Implementation, this position is responsible for aligning enterprise technology, organizational processes, data, and institutional partnerships to advance the organization's mission and long-term strategic priorities.

III. Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager – Enterprise Systems and Programs will:

1. Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support systems implementation and organizational initiatives.
2. Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure alignment across teams and partners.
3. Monitor institutional engagement, program adoption, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
4. Serve as a cross-functional leader, fostering collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
5. Partner closely with Business Development, Student Programs, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Business Operations, Institutional Transformation, and technology vendors.
6. Ensure technology solutions and operational processes effectively support organizational goals and mission delivery.
7. Drive institutional success by aligning technology, operations, and program outcomes with strategic objectives.
8. Expand institutional engagement and supports growth initiatives.
9. Leverage technology and data to maximize program impact, reach, and outcomes for the Student Freedom Initiative.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities and scope of the position.

IV. Candidate Profile

The Project Manager – Enterprise Systems and Programs will:

1. Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support systems implementation and organizational initiatives.
2. Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure alignment across teams and partners.
3. Monitor institutional engagement, program adoption, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
4. Serve as a cross-functional leader, fostering collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
5. Partner closely with Business Development, Student Programs, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Business Operations, Institutional Transformation, and technology vendors.
6. Ensure technology solutions and operational processes effectively support organizational goals and mission delivery.
7. Drive institutional success by aligning technology, operations, and program outcomes with strategic objectives.
8. Expand institutional engagement and supports growth initiatives.
9. Leverage technology and data to maximize program impact, reach, and outcomes for the Student Freedom Initiative.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, consistent with the responsibilities and scope of the position.

V. Core Competencies

1. Strategic thinking and sound judgment
2. Critical thinking
3. Collaboration, adaptability, and personal growth
4. Team leadership and cross-functional partnership
5. Operational rigor, attention to detail, and accountability
6. Flexibility in dynamic environments
7. Project management and execution excellence
8. Results orientation and measurable impact
9. Ability to Deal with Ambiguity
10. Discretion, confidentiality, and relationship stewardship
11. Ability to protect highly sensitive information

Student Freedom Initiative offers a competitive benefits package to include:

1. Competitive Salary
2. Unlimited PTO
3. 10 Paid Holidays
4. Medical
5. Dental
6. Vision
7. 401K Plan
8. Disability
9. Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
10. Health Flexible Spending Account
11. Commuter Benefits
12. Employee Assistance Program

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Student Freedom Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.