Pearson Infiniti
Website:
pearson.com
Job details:
Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in technology delivery to manage and deliver assigned projects or workstreams of medium complexity. The role focuses on planning, coordination, execution, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.
The Project Manager will work closely with technical and business teams, maintain project plans, track milestones, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear status updates. The role requires hands‑on use of Agile practices, standard project management tools, and growing awareness of AI‑assisted delivery tools to improve efficiency and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned projects, workstreams, or initiatives within agreed scope and timelines
- Support end‑to‑end delivery activities including planning, tracking, risk, and quality management
- Maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation
- Identify, track, and proactively communicate risks, issues, and dependencies
- Ensure Agile delivery practices and ceremonies followed/ aligned as defined by the program or organization
- Ensure consistent status reporting and stakeholder communication
- Collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams
- Support delivery performance tracking against agreed milestones and KPIs
- Assist with demand planning and delivery coordination activities
- Analyse delivery challenges and propose practical, actionable solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across delivery processes
- Leverage GenAI tools, where appropriate, to support planning, reporting, and analysis
- Explore and adopt modern productivity and AI‑assisted tools under guidance and standards
Experience
- 7–10 years of experience in Project Management or technology delivery roles
- Experience managing medium‑complexity projects and multiple workstreams
- Experience working with distributed and cross‑functional teams
Project Management & Agile Tools
- Hands‑on experience with:
- JIRA for tracking, dashboards, and reporting
- Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet
- Agile project management tools and delivery reporting frameworks
- Good working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models
GenAI & AI Tooling
- Awareness and practical exposure to GenAI tools used in project management contexts
- Familiarity with AI‑assisted productivity tools (e.g., Cursor or similar)
- Basic understanding of AI integration concepts such as MCP connectivity
- Interest in learning and adopting emerging AI tools for planning, estimation, and reporting
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities and meet delivery commitments
- Strong stakeholder coordination and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively within defined governance and decision frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications
- Experience in technology delivery, application development, or managed services environments
- Exposure to automation, reporting, or AI‑enabled delivery practices.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Job: Service Owner
Job Family: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 23218
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