Specialist, Program Manager

Pearson • Nashville, TN • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

**Job Summary**
We are seeking a highly organized, execution-oriented **Project / Program Manager** to support strategic initiatives across **US Higher Education (USHE)** by leading cross-functional projects that improve business operations, support go-to-market priorities, and enable delivery of transformational initiatives. The ideal candidate brings structure to ambiguity, manages multiple workstreams effectively, and partners across business, technology, and leadership teams to drive initiatives from planning through implementation.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead end-to-end program delivery for high-priority, cross-functional initiatives, setting clear objectives, milestones, and outcomes.
+ Apply structured problem‑solving to resolve delivery issues and proactive risk management to deliver outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
+ Partner with leaders across Sales, Customer Success, Operations, Enablement, HR, Analytics, and Technology to align scope, sequencing, and...