Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Title : Senior Technical Project Manager

Location : US (Remote)

Summary

We are on search for highly motivated servant leader who believes in agile values and has a passion for process optimizations and gaining efficiencies. The perfect project manager is eager to learn, will be a creative problem solver, promoter of collaboration, challenger of status quo and continuously looking for ways to improve day to day operations. In this role you will be responsible for managing large scale projects from inception to completion. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of products and services.

Core Tasks And Responsibilities

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Collaborate with correct business partners to ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the teams, business partners and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Support Change Management process by documenting requested changes, assessing their impact, and peppering necessary documentation for CAB meeting.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Help identify opportunities for internal process improvements
• Provide informal guidance or leadership support to colleagues with less experience
• Influence colleagues internally and external to follow best process practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills, Experience, And Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Proven working experience in project management (5 years)
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability independently work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Understanding commonly known PM methodologies
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with project management software tools (JIRA, Confluence Smartsheet)
  
  

The salary for this full-time role falls between $100,000 and $110,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Virtual Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type

Req ID: 19295

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