What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Engagement Manager position at Pearson?
Description
We are the world’s learning company with more than 21,000 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.
The Technology Engagement Manager (TEM)is accountable for managing the technology strategy, defining the overall technology solution, and serves as the primary customer contact for technology. The TEM works with both internal and external teams to provide end-to-end program technology solutions.
Primary Responsibilities :
Serves as a product and solution expert by capturing and analyzing business requirements, providing product knowledge and consultative guidance, and planning specific customer solution roadmaps and technology transitions
Communicates all information regarding technology solution and strategy between internal and external teams
Serves as an internal customer proxy by planning product roadmaps, reviewing/creating detailed product specifications, and validating that solutions satisfy customer needs and contractual requirements
Assists on new proposals in support of new business
Supportsissue and risk management, developing mitigation and contingency plans
Supports financial management and forecasting
Key Challenges:
Working on multiple projects and tasks at one time.
Building internal confidence in a situation of consistent change.
Ensuring understanding and adoption of the requirement processes and configuration options/limitations across the organization
Maintain appropriate knowledge on various business units.
Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position can expect a starting salary $90-100k, and are eligible to participate in a bonus plan. 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
People management experience in the areas of leadership, mentoring, professional development, performance management, and team/relationship building with employees at all levels highly desired
Proven ability to influence change.
Ability to work effectively across teams.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Work effectively in a very fast paced changing environment.
Innovative.
Strong analytical skills, with a track record of developing actionable recommendations.
The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with tight timelines.
Primary Location : US-RE-Remote
Other Locations : US-TX-Austin, US-IA-Iowa City, US-TX-San Antonio
Work Locations :
US-Remote
Remote
Job : Technology
Organization : Assessments School
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting : Aug 10, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2111543