Product Program Manager

Pearson; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in virtual learning is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management with excellent communication skills and the ability to innovate and improve processes continually. This remote role allows for the management of diverse teams to ensure product and service delivery meets high standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven project management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of common PM methodologies essential.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for successful execution.
• Develop project plans to share with clients and staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager

Location: US (Remote)

Summary

We are searching for a highly motivated servant leader who believes in agile values and has a passion for process optimization and gaining efficiencies. The ideal project manager is eager to learn, a creative problem solver, promotes collaboration, challenges the status quo, and continuously seeks to improve daily operations. In this role, you will manage large-scale projects from inception to completion, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of products and services.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of multiple projects
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed
• Manage relationships with teams, business partners, and stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of goals
• Develop project plans to share with clients and staff
• Support Change Management by documenting changes, assessing impacts, and preparing documentation for CAB meetings
• Develop leadership skills continually
• Identify opportunities for internal process improvements
• Provide guidance or leadership support to less experienced colleagues
• Influence colleagues to follow best practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of proven project management experience
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities
• Understanding of common PM methodologies
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet)

The salary range for this full-time role is $100,000 to $110,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Details

Internal and external candidates are considered. Job ID: 20133. Job family: Product. Organization: Virtual Learning. Schedule: Full-time. Location: Remote/US.

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