- Plan, design, coordinate and monitor all aspects of the project.
- Manage resources, risks and issues, quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and clients, working collaboratively to meet project goals.
- Contribute to lessons learned and continual improvement.
- Support effective management of project accounts and budgets.
- Follow the PRINCE2 project management methodology.
- First degree or equivalent experience or qualifications
- PRINCE2 project management qualification
- A minimum of 3 years project management experience, ideally in a service environment working on multiple, complex projects (internal and external)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and to deliver high-quality outputs to pace and strict deadlines
- Experienced in risks/issues, change and incident management
- Resilience in dealing with ambiguity and changing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management, decision making and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to follow processes, adapt and ensure attention to detail
- Strong conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to interpret and understand technology and communicate needs and requirements to technical and non-technical customers (internal and external)
- Computer literacy – advanced knowledge of Project Management software and Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- A good understanding of the education system in the UK
- Experience working in the operational delivery of assessment or marking projects
- Experience of writing communications for different audiences (teachers, markers)
Senior Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - Assessment & Qualifications
Description
**This is an 18 month fixed-term contract.
We are seeking experienced Project Managers to join our Pearson Assessment Services team to deliver a complex assessment programme. The Project Managers will work with the Programme Director to scope, design, plan, monitor and deliver the programme, ensuring that all contractual obligations, milestones and financial objectives are met. They will have a strong focus on accuracy, quality, attention to detail and working within a PRINCE2 environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience in working with stakeholders, sub-contractors and clients are key components of this role. They must be comfortable writing and reviewing project governance documents, plans and strategies and setting up new processes and ways of working. Experience of operating within a regulated environment would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
Essential
Your rewards & benefits
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Join our team and work in a hybrid pattern while still being engaged and part of a dynamic and supportive team. When you are not home, you'll be based in one of our UK offices. There may also be periods when you will need to work flexible hours and travel within the UK or abroad to deliver projects.
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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 14930