Introduction:

Our objective is that in five years, Pearson will be one of the major players in the workforce development market reaching tens of millions of enterprises and individual learners globally, generating more than £1bn in revenue and growing rapidly with the potential to reach many multiples of that revenue in the years to come. The Workforce Skills (WfS) business division will be the driving force in realizing this ambition.

One of the cornerstones of Workforce Skills is our Vocational Qualifications (VQ) business. Every year, we deliver nearly 1 million qualification outcomes to BTEC students and Apprentices, spanning all sectors, ages and education settings. We are proud of the impact that we have and maintain a robust, complex qualifications delivery operation at scale and in line with Ofqual regulatory requirements. 

Role overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to oversee business transformation and operational improvement initiatives in a complex environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex projects, driving business change, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

We are now seeking an experience Project Management with proven experience in delivering project outcomes in a complex environment.

As a relatively new team and capability, this position also offers the successful candidate an opportunity to play a major role in helping shape the project management and delivery function of the future.

What we are looking for:

Project Management: An Outcome-focused mindset with excellent organizational skills. Proven ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget Proactive approach to monitoring and controlling project activities, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery Ability to apply Agile principles and frameworks to optimize project performance General understanding of business case development, tracking and measuring of benefits 

 

Business Change & Adoption Ability to develop and execute change management plans ensuring alignment with strategic goals and business cases  Analyse business processes, identify improvement areas, and implement effective solutions. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

 

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effectively manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and regular updates. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all level   Business Change Management: Design and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes or systems. Collaborate with teams to embed change and achieve business outcomes.

 

Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and present project updates, performance reports, and lessons learned to leadership teams Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with organisational policies

 

Qualifications and Experience:

2–3 years proven and demonstrated experience in managing complex projects 1–3 years of business change management experience Agile qualification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist)  Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)

 

This job specification outlines the general nature and level of work expected of the Project Manager. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.