Remote Technical Program Manager

Pearson; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Product Program Manager to lead multiple technical programs in a remote US-based role. You will drive cross-functional collaboration among engineering and product teams to deliver complex initiatives on schedule and within budget, aligning with Pearson's strategic priorities.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in technical program management, strong technical background, and experience with Agile methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or similar in a tech-driven environment.
• Strong technical background with hands-on software development, systems engineering, or related fields.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple technical programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, resources, risks, and milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and other cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Communicate project status and challenges to stakeholders, including senior management, clearly.

Skills

Program management

Technical background

Agile Scrum Kanban

Cloud technologies

PM certifications

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Product Program Manager to lead multiple technical programs in a remote US-based role. You will drive cross-functional collaboration among engineering and product teams to deliver complex initiatives on schedule and within budget, aligning with Pearson's strategic priorities.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in technical program management, strong technical background, and experience with Agile methods.