Associate Technical Project Manager - Part Time Contract

If you are passionate about education and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, considering joining Pearson as a Technical Project Manager. This role is part of the Assessment Operations Group, which is a Project Management Organization that directly supports our state programs and related technical initiatives. 

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing projects (such as software development, information technology, infrastructure), analyzing business processes & workflow, identifying high level business requirements, and developing project schedules. You will be the catalyst responsible for ensuring successful implementation, following the Agile methodology for development and testing.  You will communicate with partners at all levels and oversee the complete project life cycle from preliminary planning through project closing. 

This is a part-time, contract position working through July 15, 2025. You will work an agreed upon schedule of 4 hours each weekday, totaling 20 hours each week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage software development and business process analysis projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product or service
• Develop and maintain project charters, detailed work plans, schedules, status reports, and risk registers appropriate for the scope and complexity of each project
• Track the cross functional team in the execution of the project, providing positive leadership toward the successful delivery with a focus on cost, schedule, scope, quality, and communication
• Coordinate efforts of all cross functional team members by establishing and maintaining a highly cooperative environment and fostering collaboration across all areas
• Perform project risk assessment and implement risk mitigation plans
• Document high level business requirements for projects, as needed

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems/Business Administration/Engineering or related discipline is preferred
• 3-5 years of project management experience, including experience with business process analysis and workflow re-engineering
• Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to work independently, and lead teams, in a high-pressure, multiple-deadline environment
• Understanding of software development life cycle and experience in managing software and IT infrastructure projects
• Experience managing projects in an Agile environment is preferred
• Change management training and experience is preferred
• Experience using Jira is preferred
• PMP certification is preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles, requirements analysis, and related tools, such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess unclear or complex situations and reduce into clear direction for the team
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organization and with technical and non-technical staff; ability to effectively lead, manage and energize cross-functional teams across multiple sites
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation experience in a variety of settings

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State, and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The part-time salary range is $46-52k.

What to expect from Pearson

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