What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Engagement Manager position at Pearson?
Primary Responsibilities:
Serves as a product and solution guide by capturing and analyzing high-level business requirements, accessing subject matter experts, providing product knowledge and consultative guidance, and planning customer technology transitions
Communicates all information regarding technology solution and strategy between internal and external teams
Serves as an internal customer proxy by giving input to product roadmaps, creating requirements, reviewing layouts, and validating that solutions satisfy customer needs and contractual requirements
Assists on evaluating all new proposals and requests in support of new business
Supports issue and risk management, developing mitigation and contingency plans
Supports financial management and forecasting
Provides leadership along with the Technology Product Business Analyst for the technology deliverables for assigned contracts
Key Challenges:
Work closely with both internal and external team members to deliver on the product vision
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.
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $90-100K. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required
Experience building customer products for external customers
People management experience in the areas of leadership, mentoring, professional development, performance management, and team/relationship building with employees at all levels is 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.
People management experience in the areas of leadership, mentoring, professional development, performance management, and team/relationship building with employees at all levels is 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.
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All 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.
Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 2547
