<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the migration of our Ellucian Colleague system from on-premises to a SaaS platform.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact with Ellucian and other vendors, acting as the central hub for stakeholder communications.</li><li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with milestones over an estimated 24-month timeline.</li><li>Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with internal teams and the Ellucian implementation team.</li><li>Oversee data migration, validation, and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., LMS, financial tools).</li><li>Implement project controls for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.</li><li>Collaborate with functional leaders to evaluate, streamline, and improve business processes.</li><li>Lead change management efforts, including campus communications and end-user readiness.</li><li>Develop and execute training strategies for administrative users, faculty, and staff.</li><li>Manage cutover planning, go-live execution, and post-launch stabilization.</li><li>Provide regular status reports and escalate risks to the Executive Steering Committee.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst in Beaverton, Oregon. The Business Analyst 3 operates with minimal oversight to support initiatives across all departments. This role involves coordinating with vendors, partners, architects, project managers, and agile team members to facilitate meetings, manage structured communications, and organize virtual sessions to elicit and document requirements.</p><p>The analyst applies SMART criteria and a balance of productive skepticism and scrutiny to analyze current and proposed processes, document gaps, and support projects. Responsibilities include creating user stories in TFS, gathering and organizing user feedback, and developing supporting documentation such as workflows, mapping documents, SQL queries, mockups, and SharePoint pages.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Requirements & Documentation</p><ul><li>Elicit and document business and technical requirements.</li><li>Create user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, and mockups.</li><li>Develop process workflows, mapping documents, and change requests.</li><li>Write SQL queries and document batch jobs and security configurations.</li></ul><p>Agile Team Participation</p><ul><li>Serve as an active member of a Scrum or Kanban team.</li><li>Attend and contribute to agile ceremonies: standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and stakeholder prioritizations.</li><li>Ensure team commitments are met and advocate for continuous improvement in velocity and quality.</li></ul><p>Quality Assurance Collaboration</p><ul><li>Lead or support creation of test plans, test scripts, and test data.</li><li>Analyze test results, enter bugs, and coordinate remediation.</li><li>Use MTM for manual and automated testing.</li></ul><p>Communication & Mentorship</p><ul><li>Mentor team members in communication, presentation, and documentation.</li><li>Assist others in forming and delivering effective communication.</li><li>Coach on grammar, logical flow, and audience-appropriate content.</li></ul><p>Innovation & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Lead efforts to innovate and improve departmental processes and best practices.</li><li>Foster open, honest, and respectful communication within the team.</li></ul><p>Essential Functions</p><ul><li>Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Take initiative in resolving procedural, functional, and interpersonal issues.</li><li>Support high-quality deliverables through thorough testing and analysis.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of the agile work environment.</li></ul><p>Major Challenges</p><ul><li>Collaborating across teams in a highly regulated, fast-paced, and technically evolving environment.</li><li>Managing multiple simultaneous solutions that deliver high-quality business value.</li></ul><p>Additional Information</p><ul><li>On-Call/After-Hours Support: Required</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller with strong project management capabilities for a client in Hillsboro, OR. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with a robust accounting background and expertise in managing systems and processes. The role will require leadership, documentation development, and global collaboration to enhance financial policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee project management initiatives within the accounting domain, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery.</p><p>• Develop, revise, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and clarity.</p><p>• Create and update technical documentation, including workpapers, project status reports, and management reporting.</p><p>• Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to support the implementation of updated fiscal policies and procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with global teams to align processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with DCAA standards.</p><p>• Act as a key contributor to the growth and development of the business systems group.</p><p>• Independently run projects with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and organized Reconciliations Clerk to join our client's team on a contract basis in Tualatin, Oregon. This position focuses on ensuring accurate financial data entry, account coding, and journal adjustments for multiple accounts. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and have experience with the accounts payable process, this role is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter financial data accurately.</p><p>• Assign and code transactions appropriately to relevant accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and execute journal entries to adjust incorrect account coding.</p><p>• Generate accounts payable voucher entries for invoices, ensuring proper coding.</p><p>• Maintain precise records of all transactions to support financial accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve discrepancies in project financials.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as Deltek, to streamline processes and ensure efficiency.</p><p>• Provide assistance in reconciling accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.</p>
