Pearson
Specialist, Project Manager
Edtech.com's Summary
- Own day-to-day execution of GTM programs and maintain readiness tracking systems like Airtable, Asana, Smartsheet, and Excel.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs and drive follow-ups with Sales, Product, Marketing, Revenue Operations, Customer Success, and Commercial teams.
- Prepare GTM communications, sales updates, training materials, and manage enablement activities including scheduling and agenda preparation.
- Support planning and execution of major sales events, including national sales meetings and leadership initiatives, with logistics and post-event follow-up.
- Require 2-5 years of experience in GTM operations, sales enablement, project management, program coordination, or related cross-functional roles.
- Must have strong project management skills managing complex, multi-team initiatives and excellent written communication abilities.
- Experience with CRM and project management tools like Salesforce and Asana is essential.
- Comfortable coordinating senior stakeholder meetings and logistics.
- Adaptable and solution-oriented with experience using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and workflows.
- Works within the Higher Education organization supporting the sales team; job is full-time and remote.
Specialist, Project Manager Full Description
Overview
The Go-To-Market (GTM) Readiness Specialist is a critical execution partner responsible for ensuring the Higher Education sales organization is prepared for key selling seasons, product launches, and strategic GTM initiatives.
In partnership with the Lead Specialist of GTM Readiness, this role serves as the operational owner for cross-functional coordination, readiness tracking, communications, and enablement logistics required to deliver consistent, high quality GTM readiness at scale.
This role is highly execution focused and ideal for a team centric driven operator who thrives on organization, follow through, and turn complex initiatives into repeatable programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. GTM Program Execution
Own day-to-day execution for GTM programs, including selling seasons, product launches, and strategic sales initiatives.
Own and maintain readiness tracking systems (e.g.,Airtable, Asana, Smartsheet, Excel) for cross-functional tasks, dependencies, and deadlines.
2. Cross-Functional Coordination & Readiness
Partner with Sales leaders, Product, Marketing, Revenue Operations, Customer Success, and Commercial teams to coordinate GTM input requirements, and deliverables.
Drive consistent follow-up to ensure cross-functional commitments are met on time.
3. Communications & Enablement Operations
Draft and prepare GTM communications, sales updates, training materials, and recaps.
Coordinate the execution of enablement activities, including scheduling sessions, preparing agendas, and ensuring materials are complete and accessible.
4. Selling Season Support
Support planning and execution for major sales events and selling seasons, including national sales meetings and leadership-driven sales initiatives.
Coordinate session planning, presenter logistics, content readiness, and post-event follow-ups.
Support sales engagement programs by coordinating seller feedback loops, readiness insights, and post-program analysis.
Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in GTM operations related role, e.g. sales enablement, revenue operations, marketing operations, program coordination, or project management within a cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-workstream initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-driven, with a strong track record of follow-through.
Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting internal updates, enablement materials, or project documentation.
Comfortable coordinating meetings, schedules, and logistics across senior stakeholders.
Experience working with CRM, project management, and enablement platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Asana, or similar tools).
Adaptable and solution-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience experimenting with or applying AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, automate workflows, enhance content quality, or accelerate coordination and reporting.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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