Specialist, Project Manager

Pearson

11d•Remote

About The Position

As a Project Manager in our PMO, you will be responsible for ensuring that project delivery objectives are achieved in accordance with established business goals and requirements. In this role the Project Manager will work closely with Key Stakeholders throughout the business to initially build out the policies, processes, definitions, templates and other artifacts and/or tools as needed to further define and implement a function for the business. Additionally, this role, will have the opportunity to facilitate and directs activities to deliver projects according to established financial, schedule, and quality objectives, while keeping a focus on maintaining best practices and ensuring quality in the whole process. Knowledge and experience with process engineering, 3rd party vendor management practices, software development release process and project lifecycles will be integral to this role. This role is open to US and UK applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
2-5 years previous project management experience required
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes
Knowledge of project management methods and tools
Strong listening, oral and written communications skills required
Leadership and team building skills a must
Problem-solving skills required
Coordination skills a must
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Self-starter orientation
Ability to deal with change
Strong business acumen

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously preferred
Experience in working with 3rd-party delivery model and structure a plus
Experience in vendor management preferred
Experience with process improvement certifications (CMMI, CBPP) a plus
Business and product process design and implementation preferred
Vendor management process and experience preferred
Conflict management experience a plus
PMP Certification preferred
Process certification preferred (CMMI, CBPP, ISO 9001)
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Responsibilities

Manage project initiation and planning
Document, and manage project scope
Define and prioritize project tasks
Establish project goals, requirements, and desired results
Create, manage, and update project schedules and timeline
Define, manage, and update resources
Review requirements and specifications for work
Participate in identifying project resources required
Identify and assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project team personnel
Manage project execution
Establish schedules and project parameters; develop procedures to accomplish project goals
Identify and manage project risk
Identify and manage project issues
Coordinate the work across multiple projects and/or deliverables with other project staff of Key Business Stakeholders from various functional departments
Provide Status Reports on project deliverables as defined by PMO Governance
Overall project management to include scope definition, risk assessment, budget management, process definition, stakeholder communication
Facilitate team meetings and provide direction when needed
Define new processes as needed and/or gaps in existing processes, with a focus on cost savings, efficiency and automation.
Act as focal point for project problem resolution and escalation
Establish conditions for project closure and manage closure
Manage project quality delivery
Ensure the quality provided and delivered meets that in the agreed plan
Ensure PMO Governance and project best practices are followed
Report and Communication
Prepare project reports for management, clients or others
Facilitate interactive sessions
Deliver presentations as required
Relationship management
Establish and maintain customer relationships appropriately
Negotiate with clients to reach optimal delivery resolution
Manage customer expectations in delivery
Manage vendor relations, as appropriate