Job Description

Role Title: Apprentice – Assistant Project Manager

Tier: IC10

Department/Division: Higher Education

Location: – Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time Apprenticeship

Stipend: INR 21,000 per month

Duration: 12 months

Target Start Date: 1 October 2026

About Pearson

Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, dedicated to helping people make progress in their lives through learning. Founded in 1844, we deliver digital-first, accessible learning experiences and employ over 20,000 people globally. In India, we support learners and educators through innovative educational products, technology, and services.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where every employee is valued and empowered to thrive.

About the Apprenticeship Program

Pearson India’s Apprenticeship Program provides graduates and early-career professionals with structured training, hands-on experience, and mentorship from industry experts. Through a blend of on-the-job learning and guided development, apprentices build the professional and technical skills needed to succeed in a global organization.

About the Division

The Print/Digital Assistant Project Manager for the Higher Education International Division will help to ensure the assembly, execution, and maintenance of major products according to specified objectives—budget, schedule, and adherence to quality standards. The Print/Digital Assistant Project Manager is part of the broader team that executes annual plans and organizes and prioritizes tasks and teams to ensure delivery. 

About the Role

You will work with authors, Pearson Content and Digital Producers, Quality Assurance (QA), Accessibility, Rights and Permissions (R&P) and vendor partners to deliver stable, high‐quality products to improve learner outcomes and maximize instructor impact. You will also manage production schedules for print and digital assets. This role is ideal for a fresher or early-career professional who is eager to learn project management, risk assessment and mitigation, and digital product creation in the higher education space.

Key Responsibilities

• Content production of selected print, digital, and supplemental content.
• Production of digital courseware content that will be used in both print and digital delivery. 
• Maintain legacy data on a vast number of series-specific titles, including print books and editorial supplements, while at the same time helping to guide the list through the transition to a nextGen digital format. 
• Learn how to act as point-person throughout entire lifecycle process, respond to queries from various stakeholders, serve as knowledge resource for Portfolio team.
• Learn how to provide high-level management of a large number of primary authors, development editors, technical editors, supplement authors, copyeditors, and freelance project managers. Negotiate rates, prioritize work.
• Learn how to provide communication across cross-functional teams. Includes initiating launch meetings, serving as meeting moderator, and maintaining status reports.a
• Coordinating and keeping track of budgets in all the projects 
• Learn to drive creation of project schedules; enforce adherence; provide accountability charter for delays.
• Serve as liaison with Rights and Permission team; ensure quality of coverage; escalate any schedule delays or budget concerns.
• Identify and manage vendors to schedule, budget, and quality compliance; provide feedback on performance.
• Enforce system maintenance and data integrity of records; oversee invoice processing and reconciliation.
• Support in contributing to cover and internal design process.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Highly flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude when operating in an environment of continual flux. 
• Ability to think and act independently to seek out resolutions and problem-solve on a daily basis. 
• Ability to influence and negotiate where necessary with peers, project team, sponsors/stakeholders, and other internal teams as needed. 
• Ability to respond confidently to conflicts and manage situations positively, proactively escalating ongoing issues and showing solid judgment. 
• Demonstrates highly active ownership of projects, possesses ability to proactively assess and mitigate risk, and actively poses solutions to problems. 
• Communicates effectively (written and verbally) with peers, project team, and sponsors/stakeholders. Shows strong command of the English language. 
• Able to assess and manage across a full project breadth and depth, ensuring a successful delivery of products. 
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams delivering both digital and print product outputs. 
• Diligent attention to detail. 
• Strong organization skills: Self-organizing and self-motivating. 
• Strong time-management abilities--organizing tasks in a logical and efficient manner allowing for multitasking and making appropriate calls on prioritization. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Recent graduates or candidates with less than one to three years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must meet requirements under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and be registered on the NATS portal.
• Must be legally eligible to work in India.

Experience You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to Project Management operations, scheduling and budgeting.
• Hands-on experience in risk assessment and mitigation, and professional communication.
• Experience in creating and sharing schedules using Smartsheets.
• Understanding of how digital learning products are built and created.
• Opportunity to work with Product, Content Solutions, QA, and R&P teams in a professional business environment.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time apprenticeship from Monday to Friday, approximately 40 hours per week. The role involves working across several geographies and requires occasional flexibility in supporting the business beyond regular office hours.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive stipend
• Professional development and mentorship
• Paid time off as per company policy
• Personal Accident Insurance Coverage

Access to Pearson’s learning platforms and online courses

• Exposure to global work culture and career pathways

Location

This role will be based at Pearson's office in Noida.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Pearson India is committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We value equality, respect, and belonging, ensuring every employee has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

Application Closing Date: 

This position is offered under the Apprentices Act, 1961, as part of an official Apprenticeship Program. As an apprentice, you will undergo structured on-the-job training, combined with theoretical learning where applicable, to develop specific skills and prepare for skilled employment.