Development Manager-Contractual for 8 months

Development Manager-Contractual for 8 months

Posted 1 day ago by Pearson on Linkedin

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: This role is a contractual position for 8 months within Pearson's Enterprise Learning and Skills vertical, focusing on the design and development of vocational teaching and learning products and services. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to create qualifications and assessments that meet regulatory requirements and customer needs. The role emphasizes strategic and creative solutions to enhance learner engagement and product effectiveness. The successful candidate will lead teams and manage projects to ensure timely and quality delivery of educational products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Generate strong evidence bases for the design and development of qualifications, assessments, and teaching and learning products.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to understand customer and learner needs and behaviors.
  • Develop strategies for designing and developing compliant qualifications and assessments.
  • Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets related to product development.
  • Design and develop qualifications and assessments that meet stakeholder needs.
  • Lead the product development and tender process to ensure timely delivery.
  • Ensure effective setup and implementation of new qualifications.
  • Champion a learner and customer-first culture across Pearson.
  • Mentor and manage staff as required.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
  • Experience in the UK and/or international education and qualifications market.
  • Experience in the design and development of qualifications and educational resources.
  • Knowledge of assessment techniques and principles.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational agility and ability to influence without authority.
  • Commercial acumen and customer empathy.
  • Creative and strategic thinking abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other