Advanced Specialist, Project Management
About the role
This role is an advanced specialist position in project management, focused on agile project delivery for software product development. The position involves driving projects using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, leading planning and ensuring roadmap commitments are met, keeping stakeholders informed, providing project metrics, and coaching teams on Agile practices. The role also includes facilitating requirement analysis, coordinating with teams across locations and time zones, and advocating for continuous improvement in Agile best practices. Candidates should have a strong background in software development projects, with experience as a developer or QA engineer and at least three years as a Project Manager or Scrum Master. The company, Pearson, is a global leader in lifelong learning and higher education.
Must have
- 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.
- 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.
Technologies
- Agile
- Kanban
- Scrum
Highlights
The position is hybrid, combining on-site and remote work. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities by contacting the provided email address.
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