Pearson

Advanced Specialist, Project Management

Pearson  •  Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Onsite)  •  20 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Specialist, Project Management

Description: Agile project delivery role focused on requirements, planning, risk management, and process improvement. This role aligns to industry level titles such as Senior project management, Lead project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive software product development using Agile methodologies such as Scrum and / or Kanban
  • Lead the planning and assure the roadmap commitments are met according to the set milestones with the highest level of quality.
  • Keep all stakeholders informed with regards to project status, risks and issues.
  • Provide project metrics and other reports / updates in a timely manner.
  • Train, coach and evangelize teams on the Agile mindset, frameworks, and practices
  • Advocate continuous improvement of Agile best practices while fostering a high performing, collaborative culture in a cross functional team
  • Facilitate requirement analysis / grooming for feature enhancements and changes to existing products
  • Coordinate with multiple dependent teams in different locations/ time zones as required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Strong ability to foster and maintain positive, creative agile teams.
  • Experience and knowledge of Agile Project Management using Scrum and / or Kanban
  • Knowledge of Internet technologies, concepts and applied background in Software Development Methodologies.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to resolve conflict within the team.
  • Excellent organizing and time management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Individual should possess a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computing or Information Technology / Management.

Individual should have more than 6 years of experience in software development projects as Dev or QA engineer with at least 3 years as a Project Manager / Scrum Master with skills and experience in Internet technologies and Project Management tools.

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About Pearson

Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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