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Pearson Education

Technology Engagement Manager

Technology

Information Technology Manager

No

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Technology Engagement Manager - ( 2109486 )

Description

We are the world’s learning company with more than 21,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

The Technology Engagement Manager (TEM)is accountable for managing the technology strategy, defining the overall technology solution, and serves as the primary customer contact for technology. The TEM works with both internal and external teams to provide end-to-end program technology solutions.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Serves as a product and solution expert by capturing and analyzing business requirements, providing product knowledge and consultative guidance, and planning specific customer solution roadmaps and technology transitions
  • Communicates all information regarding technology solution and strategy between internal and external teams
  • Serves as an internal customer proxy by planning product roadmaps, reviewing/creating detailed product specifications, and validating that solutions satisfy customer needs and contractual requirements
  • Assists on new proposals in support of new business
  • Supportsissue and risk management, developing mitigation and contingency plans
  • Supports financial management and forecasting

Key Challenges:

  • Working on multiple projects and tasks at one time.
  • Building internal confidence in a situation of consistent change.
  • Ensuring understanding and adoption of the requirement processes and configuration options/limitations across the organization
  • Maintain appropriate knowledge on various business units.

Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position can expect a starting salary $90-100k, and are eligible to participate in a bonus plan. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

  • People management experience in the areas of leadership, mentoring, professional development, performance management, and team/relationship building with employees at all levels highly desired
  • Proven ability to influence change.
  • Ability to work effectively across teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Work effectively in a very fast paced changing environment.
  • Innovative.
  • Strong analytical skills, with a track record of developing actionable recommendations.
  • The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with tight timelines.

Primary Location : US-IA-Iowa City

Other Locations : US-TX-Austin, US-RE-Remote, US-TX-San Antonio

Work Locations :

US-IA-Iowa City-2510 North Dodge

2510 North Dodge Street

Iowa City52245

Job : Technology

Organization : Assessments School

Employee Status : Regular Employee

Job Type : Standard

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Shift : Day Job

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting : Jul 8, 2021

Job Unposting : Ongoing

Schedule: : Full-time Regular

Req ID: 2109486