About Pearson

As the world’s largest (listed on both London and NY stock exchange) learning company, Pearson has been contributing a profound impact on our world since its formation in 1844. Pearson employs more than 20,000, operates in 70 countries and delivers products and services in nearly 200 countries. We work toward a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by developing and providing high-quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications, that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. Unveil the boundless possibilities that await you.

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About Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing industry for decades, delivering more than 19 million certification and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and admissions to IT and healthcare.

Our mission is to deliver high-stakes exams that help industries advance their professions and safeguard their communities across the globe.

We are the global leader in developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 highly secure test centers in addition to online testing in over 188 countries. Our leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies.

About the Role

At Pearson VUE, we believe the capacity for growth lies in everyone and every enterprise. As our Chief Technology Officer (CTO), your efforts will be instrumental in transforming exam programs, empowering individuals, and enriching entire industries. A key member of our executive leadership team, the CTO provides technical leadership, guides product development, and drives innovation to ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry. Your ability to lead inclusively, navigate across the organization, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and central technology teams in a matrixed organization will be critical to our success.

This role is a remote US position. You must be able to travel 25% of the time

The CTO of Pearson VUE will:

• Shape and deliver on the VUE product technology strategy.

• Maintain strong relationships internally and externally to the organization.

• Become a thought leader within the industry.

• Drive industry best practices and efficiencies across the VUE technology team.

• Provide technology leadership and governance for Pearson VUE products and services.

• Delight our customers by fostering innovation and adaptability.

• Lead a world-class team that embraces inclusion and engagement as key to success.

• Build a strong culture aligned with the company’s overall vision, mission, and values.

Additionally, the CTO will be responsible for sparking excitement for Pearson VUE’s industry-leadingsolutions by meeting with customers and presenting at industry conferences to demonstrate our team’s technology prowess, gaining understanding of industry trends, gathering feedback on our products, and recruiting diverse technology talent.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Contributes to the overall Pearson VUE short- and long-term strategy based on an understanding of the market, customer feedback, and/or new technological innovations

• Creates and governs the single unified product technology workflow

• Provides leadership over the alignment and fulfillment of the product roadmaps

• Oversees the rollout of all assessment technology services and accurate implementation of solutions and continuous improvement in all areas

• Leads research, development, and implementation of solutions (such as AI) to enhance product innovation and drive business growth

• Ensures product and system quality through software engineering/development – this includes verifying teams adhere to quality control processes, taking corrective actions if issues should occur, and effectively rolling out changes to prevent reoccurrence of issues

• Oversees software release engineering, software development operations, and software systems monitoring

• Partners with our enterprise technology team to implement technology systems and processes in support of managing operations, infrastructure, enterprise security, and cloud

• Ensures technology adheres to all software security requirements

• Manages software project scope, customer extensions, and configurations

• Builds partnerships both internal and external to Pearson

About you

Your Core Experience & Education:

• Minimum 10 years in a progressive technology leadership capacity, with a strong experience base in product and systems software, leading large scale employee teams

• Master’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent is preferred

• Demonstrated experience leading software product development, engineering ,and technology delivery

• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance workflows and/or as features of new products to better personalize user experiences

• Experience as a technology leader in the assessment industry or scheduling technology delivery business would be highly regarded

Your Talent Profile:

Strategy and Direction

• You are driven by a vision of a positive future state when plotting a long-term course for the organization.

• Your long-term focus is outwards, and you consider competitive positioning, market and consumer trends, and external influence.

Culture

• You build and maintain a followership through trust and care for those you lead.

• You have a strong presence and comfortable speaking, inspiring, and motivating large groups and teams.

• Shapes and defines the organization’s culture, creating a sense of community and values that embraces ongoing learning and professional development.

• Emulates commitment to Pearson’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals in building teams and solutions that support all learners

Performance

• You Understand how organizations work, what makes them tick, and how they drive superior performance.

• You set challenging goals and objectives.

Your rewards & benefits

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range is between $250,000 - $290,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual and long-term incentive program, and information on our benefits is offered is here.

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What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 13912

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