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Assessment & Qualifications Project Management - Team Lead in Melbourne, Australia
About the role: We are currently looking for a Project Management - Team Lead with previous experience in the education/assessments sector, to lead a small Project Management team and provide exceptional customer service to our clients.
Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working . Please note: This position requires 2 to 3 days per week in our Nunawading office (Melbourne) and full-time office attendance during peak periods.There isfree parking onsite and the office is walking distance to the train station. This is a great location for those that are not a fan of the city commute.
Our team: Assessment & Qualifications - Pearson Assessment Servicesprovide a comprehensive suite of services to accommodate the secure printing, packing, distribution, data capture and marking for our clients/projects throughout Australia and Internationally. Our highlight is our national assessment services is Pearson’s delivery of services for the NAPLAN program in various territories. We are responsible for the delivery of large-scale assessment and deliver both paper and online assessments to hundreds of thousands of students each year.
This role will:
Provide strategic leadership and direction to project managers to implement solutions for existing and new contracts, while remaining within budget.
Provide technical and operational support to the business teams when they are developing relationships with new and existing clients.
Build on organisational capabilities and take a lead on developing solutions that meet the needs of new or existing clients.
Transition proposed solutions into reality where the business has been successful in winning new contracts.
On successful program/project initiation recruit, train and create the resource locally to take on the program/project management on a daily basis.
To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a PRINCE2 Practitioner level certification (mandatory)
Be able to travel domestically and internationally, the duration will vary and at times may require travel up to 4- 6 weeks as and when required.
Strong external and internal key stakeholder management, decision making and negotiation skills
Knowledge and experience of working within an IT environment and able to demonstrate the ability to communicate between the needs of a business and translate this to an IT specification for development.
Experience in leading a team of Project Managers
Diversity : At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.
If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online. Please include a cover letter with your application addressing why you are interested in this position.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: On-site
Req ID: 15806