Specialist, Project Manager at Pearson PlcWestminster

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Optimization, Risk Management, SDLC, Agile Delivery, Business Design, Vendor Management, Facilitation, Problem Solving, Smartsheets, Jira, Copilot, AI Tools, Budgeting, Governance

Industry

Education

Description

Specialist, Project Manager Join our Team today! Pearson is evolving into a strategic partner, empowering enterprise organizations to navigate market shifts, future-proof talent, and drive measurable impact through AI assessments, workforce analytics, and accredited learning.   Your Opportunity  As a Project Manager within our PMO, you’ll play a key role in turning strategy into execution. You’ll lead projects end to end, partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver outcomes that meet financial, timeline, and quality goals. If you enjoy working at the intersection of delivery, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement, this role offers both impact and visibility. Key Responsibilities  * Own projects from inception, including defining project scope, objectives, governance, and success criteria from the ground up * Establish and maintain all project artifacts (e.g. charter, project plans, schedules, budgets, risk & issue logs, status reports) * Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and PMO standards * Define priorities, timelines, resources, and dependencies in collaboration with stakeholders * Proactively manage risks, issues, and change throughout the project lifecycle * Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure effective execution * Communicate progress clearly through regular status updates and stakeholder reporting * Drive consistency, quality, and continuous improvement in project delivery and processes utilizing AI tools   Required Skills & Experience  * Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools to include Smartsheets, Jira, copilot * Experience with using AI tools for business and project management * Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile delivery models * Experience with business and process design * Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills * Proven leadership, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities * Strong business acumen and ability to navigate change * Self-starter mindset with confidence managing conflict and ambiguity  Qualifications:  * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience * 2+ years of experience in project management * Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously * Exposure to third-party delivery models and vendor management * Experience with process improvement initiatives is a plus Preferred Certifications * PMP or Prince2 certification * Process improvement certifications (CMMI, CBPP, ISO 9001) * Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location. The full-time salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000 . This position is not bonus eligible. Information on benefits can be found here [https://pearsonbenefitsglobal.com/]. Applications will be accepted through 6/26/26. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery by defining scope, objectives, and governance while managing project artifacts and budgets. Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure alignment with business goals and PMO standards.