Job Title: Senior Programme Manager (18653)

Location: Remote - USA

Job Type: Full-Time

About Pearson:

Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. In an era where AI is moving at breathtaking pace and where there is huge demand for new talent, with new skills, the world needs learning more than ever before.

Whether it’s upskilling in the workplace, developing a team, getting ahead in school, making the grade at university, or learning a new language, millions of people around the world trust Pearson products and services to help them realise the life they imagine through learning.

We hold learners, educators, and enterprises at the heart of our thinking. Our five interconnected business divisions work together to meet people’s evolving learning needs. We’re proud to be a trusted partner in the moments that matter throughout their lives.

About Higher Education:

We're a market leader in producing digital learning material for colleges and universities in the US and across other major markets. Our high-quality digital content provides enriching experiences for more than 10 million students every year.

"What learners are demanding is evolving. We are listening to these changing needs and expectations, and enhancing our products to help students succeed in their learning goals."

Join Our Team and Make an Impact!

Are you a strategic powerhouse with a passion for driving transformative change? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, leading high-stakes programmes with cross-functional teams? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are on the lookout for a visionary Senior Programme Manager to spearhead game-changing initiatives, push boundaries, and lead programmes that truly make a difference.

What You'll Do:

Architect and execute bold programme strategies that align with our company’s ambitious goals.

Take ownership of multiple high-profile projects, ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and budget precision.

Be the go-to leader for stakeholders, fostering transparency, clear communication, and proactive risk management.

Collaborate with top-tier talent across engineering, product, operations, and finance to drive efficiency and excellence.

Identify and conquer potential roadblocks, ensuring seamless programme success.

Champion best practices in programme management, implementing cutting-edge methodologies and frameworks.

Track and analyze key performance metrics, driving continuous innovation and improvement.

Inspire, empower, and build a culture of accountability, creativity, and excellence within your teams.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; MBA is a plus!

7+ years of experience leading high-impact programmes in dynamic, technology-driven environments.

A proven track record of executing large-scale, complex initiatives that deliver measurable success.

Dynamic leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.

Mastery of Agile, Scrum, and other modern project management methodologies.

Expertise in tools like Jira, Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project to keep everything on track.

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

A self-starter mentality with a drive to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Work from anywhere with a fully remote role that offers flexibility and balance.

Lead cutting-edge projects that drive innovation and industry transformation.

Join a collaborative, high-performing culture where your ideas matter.

Competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and plenty of growth opportunities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving successful programmes, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 18653

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