Associate Project Manager Jobs

A global leader in publishing and education/learning solutions - seeks a Service Delivery Manager with Scrum Master or Kanban experience to aid in partnering with various stakeholders (individual contributors and C-Suite personnel) for their content platform efforts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage project risk
• Establish, track, report, and update as needed on project budget, actual expenses, and forecasts of remaining expenses
• Create, manage, and update project schedules and timeline
• Act as a focal point for project problem resolution and escalation
• Facilitate review with the project steering committee, key stakeholders, and project team, and gain sign-off
• Establish, document, and manage project scope
• Communicate with stakeholders and drive the decision-making process
• Coordinate the work across multiple projects with other project staff from various functional departments
• Act as Scrum Master or Kanban lead to facilitate daily standups and work as the administrator of the scrum or Kanban board
• Ensure the software development quality provided and delivered meets that in the agreed plan

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Knowledge of project management methods and tools
• Experienced managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes
• Recent graduates; or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (related technical training or experience preferred)
• Strong Agile Scrum or Kanban project management experience required
• 3-5 years previous project management experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to deal effectively with change in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic motivator that excels at managing cross-functional teams
• Strong presentation skills
• Budgeting and forecasting skills
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 11235