Job Description
Role: Software Engineering Manager
Location: Bangalore
As an Engineering Manager at Pearson, you will lead a team of engineers focused on developing and enhancing features for our industry-leading digital credentialing platform. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a collaborative team culture, and delivering high-quality software solutions that support the strategic objectives of the Enterprise business unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support career development for direct reports.
- Champion Pearson’s values and essential behaviors within the team.
- Technical Delivery
- Oversee the design, implementation, and deployment of Credly features, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions on schedule.
- Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability through effective code reviews and best practices.
- Operational Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, testing, and operational practices.
- Monitor and optimize team performance, resource allocation, and project delivery.
- Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges proactively.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product, Sales, and Enterprise leadership.
- Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, status updates, and strategic discussions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing software engineering teams, ideally in a SaaS or enterprise technology environment.
- Strong technical background in software development, architecture, and cloud technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex features and projects on time and within scope.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and modern development practices.
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.
Why Join Pearson?
- Be part of a global leader in digital credentialing and learning technology.
- Work on impactful products that empower individuals and organizations worldwide.
- Grow your career in a supportive, innovative, and mission-driven environment.
