Program Director – Product Planning & Delivery

Program Director – Product Planning and Delivery

Remote – USA

Permanent

As the Director of Product Planning and Delivery, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality platform and product experiences. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the product development processes in complex, highly cross-functional organizations.

Reporting directly to the VP of Application Product Management, you will also:

Lead and Develop Teams: Oversee the product planning and delivery team, including defining roles, assigning responsibilities, managing resources, and recruiting top talent.

Refine Project Management: Establish and enhance project management methodologies, policies, procedures, and tools for both internal and external projects.

Ensure Accountability: Guide the team in creating detailed planning and delivery schedules, ensuring commitments are met on time and within budget, and addressing any concerns promptly.

Coordinate Cross-Functional Programs: Manage programs across various functional areas, understanding dependencies and risks between cross-functional teams.

Mitigate Risks: Identify potential bottlenecks and facilitate risk mitigation and issue resolution as needed.

Adopt Industry Methodologies: Implement appropriate industry methodologies to meet the organization’s functional needs.

Develop Best Practices: Create and implement best practices and tools for program execution and management.

Maintain Stakeholder Relationships: Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, helping to drive alignment on program scope, goals and deliverables.

Develop Comprehensive Plans: Create full-scale program plans and associated communication documents.

Align Projects with Objectives: Coordinate multiple projects to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Manage Budgets and Resources: Oversee program budgets and resource allocation for both planning / approval process as well as during delivery.

What you will bring to the role

Proven experience in digital project management experience

Proven track record of building a strong project management team/function in product and technology

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Agile, SCRUM, SAFe certifications strongly preferred

Experience in managing product and technology development and releases, customer launches, and cross-functional initiatives

Ability to quickly and effectively build relationships based on trust

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often changing environment

Ability to dig into project details and take a step back to identify cross-project dependencies and opportunities

Experience collaborating with executive and senior-level management

Excellent drive and initiative, and sense of personal accountability

What Pearson can offer you?

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $190,000 – $205,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

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What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are 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. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULLTIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 17164

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