Job Description

*Description  *

We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 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.

Pearson Marketing Cloud (PMC) is our Global Technology Platform that enables customers to access learning products and services through eCommerce and Digital Marketing journeys. We currently process more than 80% of global Pearson eCommerce revenue and serves nearly 50% of all Pearson web traffic, with over 24million page views per month.

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst who can identify and document business and technical requirements. Working with the technology architects, you will help turn the requirements into technical solutions. You will have good exposure to Agile methodologies and able to identify and document epics and user stories.

We are looking for someone with passion for technology and eCommerce. This is a unique opportunity for a senior technologist to help us build something that will directly enhance the lives of millions, by supporting the provision of education on a global scale. Join a high performing team within a specialized engineering department which focuses on delivery and digital transformation!

As a Senior Business Analyst you will:

• Identify and document accurately and succinctly business requirements

• Act as a scrum master/delivery manager where required to help overall project delivery

• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the stories are comprehensive and well formed

• Work closely with the technology architects and leads to convert business requirements into technology solutions.

• Create epics and stories in JIRA for the scrum teams to pick up

• Ensure requirements are fully documented in Confluence

• Work closely with the QA testers to ensure good testing coverage is achieved

• Help identify dependencies, working closely with the Project Manager

Skills & Abilities

• 8+ years' experience of business analysis working within customer-facing enterprise eCommerce and/or content platform implementation environments

• Omni-channel business process experience across B2C or B2B commerce platforms

• Excellent knowledge of AGILE methodologies, including JIRA & Confluence

• Strong scrum master experience leading large agile teams

• Knowledge of test-driven-development (TDD) & behavior-driven-development (BDD)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• A team player works well with technical and non-technical resources

• Strong awareness of technology initiatives and terminology impacting the digital world

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.

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 ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 10407