Lead Specialist, Program Manager at Pearson PlcWestminster

, , India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Project Management, Smartsheet, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Global Team Coordination, Status Reporting, Governance Frameworks, Agile Delivery, Jira, Dependency Management, Matrix Organization Management, Transformation Management

Industry

Education

Description

Role Purpose: * This role is accountable for the successful delivery of complex programmes & multiple interdependent projects aligned to global business priorities. * The role operates with defined objectives & governance, exercising professional judgement, structured problem solving & proactive risk management to deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced, global environment. * The Program Manager works as part of a global, multi‑location team, engaging a wide range of stakeholders to coordinate delivery, manage dependencies & maintain transparency on progress, risks, outcomes. Key Accountabilities: * Deliver one or more medium‑to‑large scale programs, consisting of multiple projects or workstreams. * Manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks & issues using Smartsheet. * Balance & prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives, meeting deadlines in a pressured & changing environment. * Apply structured problem‑solving to resolve delivery issues, proposing practical options & recommendations. * Operate within established governance frameworks while exercising judgement on delivery decisions. * Coordinate stakeholders across functions & geographies, contributing to a global delivery model. * Provide clear, accurate & decision‑focused status reporting & insights to senior stakeholders. * Identify delivery risks early & actively manage mitigation actions & escalation paths. * Support program governance forums with high‑quality materials & analysis. * Adhere to global program management standards & contribute to continuous improvement. Skills & Capabilities: * Proven program & project management expertise. * Strong problem‑solving, analytical & critical‑thinking skills. * Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity & competing priorities. * Demonstrated capability to deliver under pressure & tight timelines. * Confident stakeholder engagement across cultures & time zones. * High attention to detail with strong focus on outcomes & value. * Hands‑on experience using Smartsheet or other project planning tools for planning, tracking & reporting. Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications: Essential: * Minimum 5 years’ experience in program or senior project management. * Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. * Practical experience working in global or distributed teams. * Hands‑on experience using Smartsheet in a delivery environment. * Experience in large, matrixed or transformation‑led organizations. Desirable: * Program or Project management certifications (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, PgMP, Agile). * Hands‑on experience using Smartsheet in a delivery. * Experience using Jira and/or similar agile delivery tools for tracking work. #LI-KS1

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Responsibilities

Accountable for the delivery of complex global programs and interdependent projects aligned with business priorities. Responsibilities include managing program plans, risks, and stakeholders while providing decision-focused reporting to senior leadership.