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Pearson

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • United Kingdom, +15
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need significant strategy experience, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership, with the ability to manage projects and stakeholders effectively.
  • You will develop and execute strategic initiatives, align plans, drive execution, manage portfolio planning, and foster business partnerships to enhance organizational success.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in strategy, commercial, consulting or operational management. Ideal candidate would’ve worked with a top-tier consulting firm for 5-6 years post grad degree level.
  • Able to think strategically, decomposing and simplifying complex problems.
  • Strong commercial acumen and skills in financial analysis, business case development & interpretation with extensive experience managing strategic projects teams.
  • Excellent communicator and team player, with the ability and confidence to influence stakeholders, collaborate effectively and to build strong relationships at all levels.
  • Highly analytical and experience in execution with diligent tracking and monitoring.
  • Experience of delivering large scale strategic plans, investment plans and business opportunities.
  • Degree level education or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in developing and supervising team members.
  • Ability to work under pressure to time critical deadlines and changing priorities.
  • Strong senior level stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to shape, adapt and engage with executive leaders.
  • High levels of intellectual capacity and ability to synthesize complex ideas and information into actions that matter.
  • Strong leadership skills with credibility across varying stakeholders.
  • Collaborative work style; able to adapt and work effectively in a matrixed management structure.
  • Self-starter with ability to prioritize and multi-task with strong time management skills, organizationally savvy.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development and execution of key strategic initiatives – The role will identify, develop and execute key strategies across the organization using a project-based approach. The candidate will be responsible for developing a baseline, a vision, goals and strategic plan to solve a business imperative as well as the execution of said plan in conjunction with key business stakeholders.
  • Develop and align our strategic plan and priorities – This role will help to build and articulate in partnership with key business strategy owners what our business and group plans are and how Pearson will realize its strategic vision in a way that balances short and long-term returns. It will help ensure that our plans identify clear priorities and pathways to develop the capabilities needed to deliver winning propositions for our customers. It will work with key stakeholders to ensure investment plans and strategic planning are interlocked and connected.
  • Building capacity and accountability for execution – This role goes beyond the planning and will help to ensure that we translate our plans into action. It will support and connect key strategy and planning leaders accountable for driving the execution of the Pearson plan. It will be responsible for pushing our business leaders beyond status quo and ensuring we have an integrated execution. This will connect financial, strategic planning and transformation roadmaps for each business across Pearson. This will include the formal creation of a Strategic Advisory Council that will work with the CEO and PEM members to ensure future state back alignment with our priorities, opportunities, and plans.
  • Drive agile portfolio planning – Working as part of Finance, this role will have a Group responsibility to help all lines of business and functions to come together to maximize shareholder value and deliver our future state strategy by being an independent voice on how we allocate capital across our businesses and commercial opportunities. Working with Corporate Development on opportunities as well as Finance and Transformation office on investment priorities it will connect our needs today with aspirations of tomorrow.
  • Identify, enable and execute on strategic business partnerships – The role will own end-to-end business partnerships, identifying likely candidates, developing relationships and executing on these partnerships as needed. The role will ensure tight alignment with the business and the transition of these relationships to the right business owner once executed.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this role is a remote position that allows for home working, although some travel may be required on occasion.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Director Strategy?

The main responsibilities include developing and executing key strategic initiatives, aligning strategic plans and priorities, building capacity for execution, driving agile portfolio planning, and enabling strategic business partnerships.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have significant experience in strategy, commercial, consulting, or operational management, ideally with 5-6 years at a top-tier consulting firm post-graduation. Strong financial analysis, strategic thinking, and communication skills are also essential.

Is team management experience required?

Yes, experience in developing and supervising team members is preferred.

What is the salary range for this position?

The minimum full-time salary range is between $200,000 and $220,000.

Will this position have any performance-related incentives?

Yes, this position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

What qualities are sought after in a candidate for this role?

Candidates should have strong leadership skills, excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a matrixed management structure.

What organizational skills are necessary for this role?

Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure to meet time-critical deadlines.

Does Pearson provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to various protected statuses.

How does Pearson view its purpose?

Pearson’s purpose is to help people realize the life they imagine through learning, believing that every learning opportunity can lead to a personal breakthrough.

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Pearson

We add life to a lifetime of learning.

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Mission & Purpose

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of 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.