Advanced Specialist, Project Management

Pearson VUE

. Lead enhancements and small project teams focused primarily on one product area, typically lasting 6–18 months with $500K–$3M budgets and up to 15 team members .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software development projects through the full software development life cycle (SDLC), with a strong focus on Agile Scrum methodologies, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.

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Agile Scrum Project ManagementSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Budgeting and ForecastingLeadership and Team BuildingProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementScope ManagementBudget ManagementSoftware Development Quality AssuranceAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCoordination SkillsNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam FacilitationConflict ResolutionAdaptability to ChangePresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsAgile MethodologiesScrum Framework

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Industry Keywords

Project ScopeProject GoalsStakeholder ManagementTeam DynamicsProject Closure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enhancements and small project teams focused primarily on one product area, typically lasting 6–18 months with $500K–$3M budgets and up to 15 team members
Support other Project Managers or Product Engineering Managers on larger project efforts or maintenance activities
Manage and control IT projects across planning, directing, coordinating, execution, controlling, and closing activities
Establish, document, and manage project scope, goals, requirements, tasks, schedules, resources, charters, and authority assignments
Participate in identifying and recruiting project personnel
Establish project parameters and procedures to accomplish project goals
Identify and manage project risks and issues
Coordinate work across multiple projects and functional departments
Gather and review status reports and ensure reporting requirements are met
Facilitate team meetings and interactive sessions
Resolve and escalate project problems
Manage project closure
Ensure software development quality and adherence to agreed plans and best practices
Assess scope changes, communicate with stakeholders, obtain sign-offs, reset expectations, and update plans and project artifacts
Establish, track, report, and forecast project budgets and expenses
Coordinate with software development management and accounting on project cost allocation and reporting
Prepare project reports and deliver presentations
Establish and maintain team member, stakeholder, and client relationships
Manage expectations in software delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3 or more years previous project management experience
3 or more years software development project experience (in any role)
Strong Agile Scrum project management experience required
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proven track record of successfully leading multiple project teams through the full software development life cycle to deliver business goals and requirements
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent organizational and coordination skills
Ability to deal effectively with change in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) processes
Knowledge of project management methods and tools
Excellent listening, oral, and written communications skills
Leadership and team building skills
Budgeting and forecasting skills
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Strong presentation skills
PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program
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