Partnership Program Manager

Pearson; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Partnership Management to support School Assessment in delivering assigned programs. You will coordinate with customers, vendors, cross-functional teams, and subcontractors to ensure stellar service and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes proactive issue management and scope control in a dynamic environment. The position requires 2–3 years in project management, a bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree desired or commensurate experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in a project management role.
• PMP certification or demonstrate PMI principles (Preferred).
• Flexibility in the workplace.
• Ability to make decisions based upon limited information.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant experience with customer service and project management.
• Understand team dynamics and foster a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with internal resources and external customers.
• Provide outstanding customer service. Be responsive and timely in responding to questions, concerns, and requests.
• Serve as a point-of-contact to the customer and cross-functional teams for day-to-day execution.
• Interpret and meet customer expectations and requirements to ensure outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Project responsibility through the life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).
• Maintain the project management plan, customer requirements, project schedule, and other documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Partnership Management to support School Assessment in delivering assigned programs. You will coordinate with customers, vendors, cross-functional teams, and subcontractors to ensure stellar service and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes proactive issue management and scope control in a dynamic environment. The position requires 2–3 years in project management, a bachelor’s degree (or commensurate experience), and strong communication skills.