Associate Technical Project Manager - Part Time Contract

$52,000 - $95,680/Yr

Pearson Education - Olympia, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Olympia, WA

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Technical Project Manager at Pearson, you will play a pivotal role in the Assessment Operations Group, which is dedicated to supporting state programs and technical initiatives through effective project management. This position requires a strong passion for education and a collaborative spirit, as you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of various projects, including software development and IT infrastructure initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of project management, from analyzing business processes and workflows to developing comprehensive project schedules and charters. You will be the driving force behind the implementation of projects, adhering to Agile methodologies for both development and testing phases. In this part-time, contract role, you will be expected to work 20 hours per week, specifically 4 hours each weekday, until July 15, 2025. Your primary focus will be on managing the complete project life cycle, which includes preliminary planning, execution, and project closing. You will communicate effectively with partners at all levels, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the project duration. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a cooperative environment among team members, promoting collaboration, and maintaining a focus on cost, schedule, scope, quality, and communication. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing project risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans, as well as documenting high-level business requirements as needed. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and possesses the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while leading teams toward successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development and business process analysis projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product or service
• Develop and maintain project charters, detailed work plans, schedules, status reports, and risk registers appropriate for the scope and complexity of each project
• Track the cross functional team in the execution of the project, providing positive leadership toward the successful delivery with a focus on cost, schedule, scope, quality, and communication
• Coordinate efforts of all cross functional team members by establishing and maintaining a highly cooperative environment and fostering collaboration across all areas
• Perform project risk assessment and implement risk mitigation plans
• Document high level business requirements for projects, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems/Business Administration/Engineering or related discipline is preferred
• 3-5 years of project management experience, including experience with business process analysis and workflow re-engineering
• Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to work independently, and lead teams, in a high-pressure, multiple-deadline environment
• Understanding of software development life cycle and experience in managing software and IT infrastructure projects
• Experience managing projects in an Agile environment is preferred
• Change management training and experience is preferred
• Experience using Jira is preferred
• PMP certification is preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of project management principles, requirements analysis, and related tools, such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess unclear or complex situations and reduce into clear direction for the team
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organization and with technical and non-technical staff; ability to effectively lead, manage and energize cross-functional teams across multiple sites
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation experience in a variety of settings

Benefits

• Part-time salary range of $46-52k
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work opportunity