Associate Technical Project Manager - Part Time Contract

$52,000 - $95,680/Yr

Pearson Education - Helena, MT

Part-time - Entry Level

Helena, MT

Publishing Industries

About the position

As an Associate Technical Project Manager at Pearson, you will play a crucial role in the Assessment Operations Group, which is dedicated to supporting state programs and technical initiatives. This part-time contract position requires you to manage various projects, including software development and IT infrastructure, while analyzing business processes and workflows. You will be responsible for identifying high-level business requirements and developing comprehensive project schedules. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring successful project implementation, adhering to Agile methodologies throughout the development and testing phases. You will engage with partners at all levels, overseeing the entire project life cycle from initial planning to project closure. In this position, you will manage software development and business process analysis projects that involve cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project charters, detailed work plans, schedules, status reports, and risk registers tailored to the scope and complexity of each project. You will track the execution of projects by cross-functional teams, providing leadership to ensure successful delivery while focusing on cost, schedule, scope, quality, and communication. Additionally, you will coordinate the efforts of all team members, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting teamwork across all areas. You will also perform project risk assessments and implement risk mitigation plans as necessary. Documenting high-level business requirements for projects will be part of your duties, ensuring clarity and direction for the team. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about education and thrive in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact on the projects you manage.

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 totaling 20 hours each week
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact education