Partnerships & Programs Specialist

Pearson; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Partnership Management to support School Assessment programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful delivery and satisfaction.

The role requires project management experience, strong communication, and proactive stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, risks, and reporting; plus supporting business development initiatives and SOW/change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or commensurate experience.
• 2–3 years in a project management role.
• PMP certification or PMI principles knowledge preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal resources and external customers.
• Manage projects through initiation, planning, execution, control and close.
• Develop and maintain project plans, requirements, and schedules.
• Identify risks, changes, and opportunities; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support new business initiatives including SOWs and change requests.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Partnership Management to support School Assessment programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful delivery and satisfaction.

The role requires project management experience, strong communication, and proactive stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, risks, and reporting; plus supporting business development initiatives and SOW/change management.