About Pearson: Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.

About English Language Learning (ELL): We aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn and improve English language skills. Our main focus is on committed learners from around the world, who are motivated by outcomes because they want to reach their full potential through learning English.

About the role: Are you passionate about Security and Privacy and eager to be part of an exciting venture? We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our team as a Senior Security & Privacy Manager. You will be responsible for end to end Security & Privacy for ELL Division, including the implementation of security tools, policies and procedures in alignment with CISO & DPO strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with the CISO office to align on the Enterprise Security strategy and priorities

• Partner with the DPO office to align on the Enterprise Privacy and Compliance strategy and priorities

• Identifying, evaluating, and managing security risks to prevent potential threats for ELL.

• Accountable for all Security & Privacy work happening in ELL, defining the strategy and planning the roadmap of security & privacy initiatives.

• Influence the work of engineers in a matrix organization to help development teams to embed security measures in ELL applications by providing solutions

• Drive DevSecOps mindset, CI/CD pipelines in ELL

• Drive adoption of security and privacy policies and procedures across ELL products

• Drive security and privacy trainings and awareness across the ELL Division

• Work with the CISO office in coordinating & responding to security incidents; and work with all relevant parties until remediation

• Conducting regular security & privacy audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and propose corrective actions.

• Lead the incident response to security incidents and coordinate with all relevant parties until remediation.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Most important skill: self-drive, proactiveness, and passion. We are building a vibrant team and these attributes are essential!

• Proven experience in Security and Privacy Management.

• Knowledge of security technologies, tools and best practices.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP)) preferred.

• Real experience of Agile development.

• Experience managing teams

• Leadership and Communication skills, being able to elevate the work to senior management and influence senior stakeholders.

Our Benefits:

• 24 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every 2 years of continuous service up to 30 days)

• Life insurance

• Food & Transport Allowance

• Flexible work schedule

• Discounts on books and access to digital content and other development and training

Location: Spain, remote o hybrid*.

*If you live in Madrid you will be able to enjoy our brand-new office because we a have a hybrid working model policy in place.

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: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 16737

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