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Pearson Software Development & Delivery Manager in Boulder, Colorado
Software Development & Delivery Manager - ( 2101632 )
Description
We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Software Development and Delivery Manager in Boulder, Colorado
Are you a software manager with a passion for machine learning and operational delivery?
Do you thrive on helping teams to function like well-oiled machines?
Are you excited by the idea of taking ownership of software used by millions of users a year?
Working closely with a small team of experts, we have a unique opportunity for you to play a leading role in taking machine learning based solutions from R&D to product-level operational delivery. Learn more about what we do here: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/large-scale-assessments/k-12-large-scale-assessments/automated-scoring.html
Description
As a Software Development and Delivery Manager you will be responsible for successful development and delivery of commercial software services that automatically evaluate student writing. You will lead scrum teams that are focused primarily on machine learning products and associated platforms. In this role you will be responsible for successfully planning, directing, and coordinating project activities within quality and schedule objectives.
Development
Establish, document, and manage project scope
Lead the roadmap, release, and sprint planning efforts
Create and manage project schedules and timelines
Define and manage resource plans
Facilitate communication within the development team and with Product Management and Exec stakeholders.
Delivery
Establish schedules and project parameters
Develop procedures to accomplish project goals
Identify and manage project issues and risks
Coordinate work across multiple projects and functional departments
Track development
Facilitate team meetings
Act as focal point for project problem resolution and escalation
Coordinate efforts related to user acceptance testing (UAT) for business stakeholders as needed.
Coordinate work and requirements with all groups
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100k- $110k DOQ. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
5 or more years software development project experience
Strong Agile Scrum project management experience
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proven track record of successfully leading multiple projects teams through the full software development life cycle to deliver business goals and requirements
License / Certifications:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification preferred
Primary Location : US-CO-Boulder
Other Locations : US-RE-Remote
Work Locations :
US-CO-Boulder-4845 Pearl East
4845 Pearl East Circle
Boulder80301
Job : Technology
Organization : Assessments School
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Manager
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Jan 29, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2101632