DescriptionShape the future of digital assessment at scale
At Pearson were transforming how qualifications are delivered globally combining deep educational expertise with cutting-edge technology. Were now looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the engineering and operations teams behind our critical assessment services.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our transformation ensuring millions of learners experience secure reliable and high-quality qualification delivery.
About the role
Youll lead globally distributed engineering DevOps and service teams responsible for the technology that underpins Pearsons regulated and non-regulated qualifications.
Working as part of the PQ Technology Senior Leadership Team youll shape and deliver a product-led technology strategy balancing innovation operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Youll also play a key role in the PQ Transformation Programme helping build a more agile collaborative and future-ready organisation.
This is a role with real breadth and influence spanning delivery stakeholder leadership and strategic planning.
What youll be doing
- Own delivery of Pearsons qualifications technology portfolio ensuring exam series are delivered on time to quality and at scale
- Lead global engineering and DevOps teams translating business priorities into effective technical execution
- Drive operational excellence including incident management service performance and resilience during critical exam periods
- Partner with regulators and senior stakeholders acting as a trusted technology leader across internal and external audiences
- Enable innovation overseeing delivery of new features platform improvements and agentic deployment approach
- Champion modern engineering practices including agile DevSecOps and secure cloud-based delivery
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Product Operations Assessment and Regulatory teams to align delivery to business goals
- Manage third-party and internal partnerships to ensure consistent high-quality delivery across multiple locations
- Own budget and investment planning contributing to business cases and long-term strategy
- Ensure compliance and security standards are met in line with both internal policies and regulatory requirements
What were looking for
Youll bring a strong blend of technical depth delivery leadership and stakeholder influence with experience operating in complex regulated environments.
Key skills and experience
- Proven experience leading large-scale engineering and DevOps organisations
- Strong background delivering complex digital products or platforms at scale
- Experience working in regulated environments (for example education finance or healthcare)
- Deep understanding of cloud DevSecOps APIs and secure system design
- Experience driving agile transformation and modern engineering practices
- Strong stakeholder management including senior leadership and external or regulatory bodies
- Experience building and scaling global distributed teams
- Commercial awareness including budget ownership and supplier management
Leadership capabilities
- Inspirational and inclusive leadership style
- Strong communicator who can engage at all levels
- Collaborative and outcome-focused
- Adaptable resilient and comfortable operating in complexity
- Passionate about solving problems that have real-world impact
Why join Pearson
At Pearson we believe learning never stops not for the people we serve and not for the people who work here.
Joining us means
- Working on technology that impacts millions of learners worldwide
- Being part of a major transformation programme shaping the future of assessment
- Collaborating with talented globally distributed teams
- Having real influence over strategy delivery and innovation
- Continuing your own journey of learning growth and impact
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1