Pearson

Specialist, Technology Delivery

Pearson  •  Bengaluru, IN (Hybrid)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in technology delivery to manage and deliver assigned projects or workstreams of medium complexity. The role focuses on planning, coordination, execution, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.

The Project Manager will work closely with technical and business teams, maintain project plans, track milestones, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear status updates. The role requires hands‑on use of Agile practices, standard project management tools, and growing awareness of AI‑assisted delivery tools to improve efficiency and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned projects, workstreams, or initiatives within agreed scope and timelines

  • Support end‑to‑end delivery activities including planning, tracking, risk, and quality management

  • Maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation

  • Identify, track, and proactively communicate risks, issues, and dependencies

  • Ensure Agile delivery practices and ceremonies followed/ aligned as defined by the program or organization

  • Ensure consistent status reporting and stakeholder communication

  • Collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams

  • Support delivery performance tracking against agreed milestones and KPIs

  • Assist with demand planning and delivery coordination activities

  • Analyse delivery challenges and propose practical, actionable solutions

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across delivery processes

  • Leverage GenAI tools, where appropriate, to support planning, reporting, and analysis

  • Explore and adopt modern productivity and AI‑assisted tools under guidance and standards

Experience

  • 7–10 years of experience in Project Management or technology delivery roles
  • Experience managing medium‑complexity projects and multiple workstreams
  • Experience working with distributed and cross‑functional teams

Project Management & Agile Tools

  • Hands‑on experience with:
  • JIRA for tracking, dashboards, and reporting
  • Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet
  • Agile project management tools and delivery reporting frameworks
  • Good working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models

GenAI & AI Tooling

  • Awareness and practical exposure to GenAI tools used in project management contexts
  • Familiarity with AI‑assisted productivity tools (e.g., Cursor or similar)
  • Basic understanding of AI integration concepts such as MCP connectivity
  • Interest in learning and adopting emerging AI tools for planning, estimation, and reporting

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and meet delivery commitments
  • Strong stakeholder coordination and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively within defined governance and decision frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications
  • Experience in technology delivery, application development, or managed services environments
  • Exposure to automation, reporting, or AI‑enabled delivery practices.

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Pearson

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
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