Pearson

Lead Specialist, Program Manager

Pearson  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

The Lead Specialist, Program Manager (Customer Delivery) leads the delivery of complex, customer‑facing programs within Professional Services. This role is accountable for planning, coordinating, and executing multi‑workstream customer engagements, ensuring delivery commitments are met on time, within scope, and with high customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own end‑to‑end delivery plans for complex customer programs, from mobilisation through completion.
  • Translate customer requirements and contractual commitments into clear delivery milestones and outcomes.
  • Coordinate delivery across cross‑functional teams, including Professional Services, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success.
  • Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes to protect delivery outcomes.
  • Act as a trusted delivery partner to customer stakeholders, providing clear communication and governance.
  • Track and report on delivery progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Apply program management expertise to continuously improve delivery practices and support peer learning.

Scope & Level Expectations

  • Leads high‑complexity customer programs with significant delivery and customer impact.
  • Operates with a high degree of autonomy within defined strategic and commercial boundaries.
  • Decisions primarily affect customer delivery outcomes rather than enterprise‑wide strategy.
  • Success is measured by on‑time delivery, quality, risk management, and customer confidence

Experience & Skills

Required

  • Proven experience delivering complex, customer‑facing programs or engagements.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Excellent planning, coordination, and risk management capabilities.
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous delivery environments.

Preferred

  • Experience in Professional Services or technology‑enabled delivery.
  • Program or project management certification.
Pearson

About Pearson

Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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