Join Our Team: Pearson Marketing Cloud (PMC)
PMC is one of Pearson’s global technology platforms, globally distributed instances, multi-tenant, driving the digital transformation for eCommerce and web content. PMC currently processes more than 80% of global Pearson eCommerce revenue and serves nearly 50% of all Pearson web traffic. Join a high-performing team within a highly specialized technology department which focuses on delivery and transformation!
About the Role:
The Pearson Core Platforms team is seeking a
Project Manager
to manage the delivery of key strategic projects of one of our critical platforms, with a focus on being instrumental in the software development life cycle (SDLC), tracking the forecasted and actual budget, business case creation and tracking, facilitating the on-boarding of internal and external resources and stakeholder management through building relationships across numerous functions within Pearson and with outsourced third parties. The right person will be a high-performing, hands-on Project Manager experienced in technology and business enterprise transformation projects. This is a unique opportunity to assist the Program Management to help us build something that will directly enhance the lives of millions, by supporting the provision of education on a global scale. Key Accountabilities: Take ownership of assigned projects for successful delivery. Support implementation, maintenance, and adherence to a governance framework. Support the delivery of the weekly project and monthly program updates. Deliver comprehensive status reporting for the program. Support accurate financial and budget management across all projects, including invoice payments, Statement of Work review and approval, Financial Tracker management. Support teams to manage dependencies with other programs and platforms, ensuring clarity around dependencies and working to reduce barriers to progress. Collaborate with key program and project managers to ensure the program delivers to key milestones and financial commitments. Manage full end-to-end lifecycle for own projects using Agile SCRUM methodology. Key Challenges: Working in a matrixed, geographically distributed, and virtual environment. Keeping up with a constantly changing and increasingly digital world. Understanding how to effectively engage multiple internal stakeholders. Working with a global customer base that represents many different cultures. Managing stakeholders who are resource constrained and working in new business models. About You: Essential Qualifications: Excellent organization skills, with a background in technology. Experience in Agile SCRUM project delivery and SDLC delivery. Flexible and adaptable to change as required. Strong team building capability and wide networking and relationship-building skills. Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and demonstrate strong facilitation skills. Willing to assist in a variety of tasks necessary to ensure a large team’s smooth operation. Demonstrates ethical behavior in all situations while embracing diversity, maintaining an open, positive attitude that fosters confidence and credibility. Exhibits a flexible and adaptable attitude in the face of constant change, with the ability to influence peers, project teams, and sponsors while providing clear direction. Responds confidently and resolves conflicts positively. Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with peers, project team, sponsors, steering groups, and all levels of management. Desirable skills and knowledge: Experience coordinating resources, tasks, managing deadlines, and status reporting. A global perspective, with an understanding of and empathy for global and regional dynamics. Understanding of how to work across a complex matrixed organization and manage ambiguity and conflicting priorities. Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups to contribute and buy-in to change and initiatives.
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Project Manager
to manage the delivery of key strategic projects of one of our critical platforms, with a focus on being instrumental in the software development life cycle (SDLC), tracking the forecasted and actual budget, business case creation and tracking, facilitating the on-boarding of internal and external resources and stakeholder management through building relationships across numerous functions within Pearson and with outsourced third parties. The right person will be a high-performing, hands-on Project Manager experienced in technology and business enterprise transformation projects. This is a unique opportunity to assist the Program Management to help us build something that will directly enhance the lives of millions, by supporting the provision of education on a global scale. Key Accountabilities: Take ownership of assigned projects for successful delivery. Support implementation, maintenance, and adherence to a governance framework. Support the delivery of the weekly project and monthly program updates. Deliver comprehensive status reporting for the program. Support accurate financial and budget management across all projects, including invoice payments, Statement of Work review and approval, Financial Tracker management. Support teams to manage dependencies with other programs and platforms, ensuring clarity around dependencies and working to reduce barriers to progress. Collaborate with key program and project managers to ensure the program delivers to key milestones and financial commitments. Manage full end-to-end lifecycle for own projects using Agile SCRUM methodology. Key Challenges: Working in a matrixed, geographically distributed, and virtual environment. Keeping up with a constantly changing and increasingly digital world. Understanding how to effectively engage multiple internal stakeholders. Working with a global customer base that represents many different cultures. Managing stakeholders who are resource constrained and working in new business models. About You: Essential Qualifications: Excellent organization skills, with a background in technology. Experience in Agile SCRUM project delivery and SDLC delivery. Flexible and adaptable to change as required. Strong team building capability and wide networking and relationship-building skills. Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and demonstrate strong facilitation skills. Willing to assist in a variety of tasks necessary to ensure a large team’s smooth operation. Demonstrates ethical behavior in all situations while embracing diversity, maintaining an open, positive attitude that fosters confidence and credibility. Exhibits a flexible and adaptable attitude in the face of constant change, with the ability to influence peers, project teams, and sponsors while providing clear direction. Responds confidently and resolves conflicts positively. Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with peers, project team, sponsors, steering groups, and all levels of management. Desirable skills and knowledge: Experience coordinating resources, tasks, managing deadlines, and status reporting. A global perspective, with an understanding of and empathy for global and regional dynamics. Understanding of how to work across a complex matrixed organization and manage ambiguity and conflicting priorities. Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups to contribute and buy-in to change and initiatives.
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