Technical Project Manager (Software)

Summary:

The Software Project Manager and Scrum Master will lead and manage technical projects of varying sizes, as well as enhancement requests for multiple teams. You will use industry best practices in an agile, results driven environment across a diverse set of areas, including finance, infrastructure, test center utilization, e-commerce, registration, and scheduling. You are expected to understand, drive, and effectively communicate your projects from both business and technology perspectives. In this role, you will be expected to continually grow, and challenge all of us to raise the bar even higher with your contributions to people, process, and technology. These teams are highly collaborative and are continually working on a variety of complex and challenging projects.

LOCATION: Remote within the United States

The Software Project Manager and Scrum Master will:

• Establish, document, and manage project scope, schedule, timeline, and budget.
• Facilitate Agile processes and best practices with your teams (planning and execution)
• Ensure scope, objectives and schedule are clearly understood by the teams, stakeholders, and sponsors.
• Be accountable for the delivery of projects to approved schedule, scope, and budget.
• Manage and obtain approval for changes to project scope, schedule or budget.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Facilitate Agile processes and best practices with your teams (planning and execution)
• Assist teams to remove blockers and issues, escalate as needed.
• Coordinate work across multiple projects, enhancements, and teams.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders and clients. Understand and clearly communicate updates, risks, and issues. Drive decision making processes.
• Establish, track, and report on project budget, actual expenses, and forecasts of remaining expenses.
• Understand and advocate your team’s capacity and ability to take on new work.
• Coordinate, as required, with other teams to deliver projects and/or enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience (master’s degree or related technical training and management training or experience preferred)
• 3 or more years previous project management experience
• 3 or more years software development project team experience (in any role)
• Strong Agile & Scrum project management experience required.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multiple project teams through the full software development lifecycle to deliver business goals and requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and coordination skills
• Ability to deal effectively with change in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes
• Knowledge of project management methods and tools
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Energetic motivator that excels at managing projects across functional teams

License / Certifications:

• PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification preferred.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $90,000 - $110,000.

This position is bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.

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.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 12608

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