Finance Programme Manager

London, WC2R

Permanent

Hybrid

Our Finance Transformation Delivery Group aims to provide Pearson with end-to-end transformation, change, and project services to deliver key strategic initiatives. We act as trusted advisors to senior sponsors and provide robust support to ensure leaders are able to make effective decisions and deliver transformational change.

Our exceptional team are now looking for an experienced Programme Manager who can deliver a varied portfolio of projects within Finance.

What to expect:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks.

• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.

• Establish governance structures which is tailored to your individual project’s needs.

• Compile and submit project status reports to management and other stakeholders.

• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary.

• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

What we expect:

• 5 years’ experience delivering strategic projects and programmes.

• A recognised project or programme management qualification (ChPP, APM PPQ, PMQ, or MSP).

• Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project and programme teams, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt style to be successful with all stakeholders including senior leaders.

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Your rewards & benefits

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

Please see our attractive UK benefits here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits

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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: Corporate Finance

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 15270