Pearson
Overview
Reporting to Head of Corporate Strategy, the Senior Director of Group Strategy and Business Development is a key role that will drive, facilitate and enable Pearson’s Corporate strategy and strategic business partnerships. The role will support the business strategy leads, SMEs, PEM members and Board to deliver that strategy. This role will align our people, enabling functions, businesses and change transformation agenda and market priorities to enable a balance between current state forward and future state back plans and initiatives. This role will be accountable for ensuring that Pearson orientates and continues to move towards our 5-year strategic vision. This role will connect the various business teams, functions, and investment plans to connect a new strategy advisory council with representations from across the business and key functions to ensure a joined-up pathway towards the future state. This role will be part of the expanded Corporate Development & Strategy team, and work closely with senior business leaders and their key team members, Finance and other key enabling functions such as the Transformation Office to ensure the strategic opportunities are aligned to our long-term appetite and business vision.
Location
This is a remote role and will allow for home working, travel may be required on occasion.
Responsibilities
Own the development and execution of key strategic initiatives – identify, develop and execute key strategies across the organization using a project-based approach. Develop a baseline, a vision, goals and a strategic plan to solve a business imperative, and execute said plan in conjunction with key business stakeholders. Develop and align our strategic plan and priorities – articulate our business and group plans with key strategy owners and ensure Pearson realises its strategic vision in a way that balances short and long-term returns. Ensure investment plans and strategic planning are interlocked and connected. Building capacity and accountability for execution – translate plans into action, connect strategy and planning leaders accountable for driving execution, and push leaders beyond status quo to achieve integrated execution. Connect financial, strategic planning and transformation roadmaps across Pearson, including the creation of a Strategic Advisory Council with the CEO and PEM members to align future state with priorities and opportunities. Drive agile portfolio planning – collaborate with Finance to maximise shareholder value and deliver future state strategy by guiding capital allocation across businesses and opportunities, coordinating with Corporate Development, Finance and Transformation on investment priorities. Identify, enable and execute on strategic business partnerships – own end-to-end partnerships, identify candidates, develop relationships and transition to the right business owner after execution. Qualifications And Experience Required
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 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 You Will Also Have
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. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full-time salary range is between $200,000 - $220,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. About Pearson / Equal Opportunity
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job:
Strategy Job Family:
ENTERPRISE Organization:
Corporate Strategy & Technology Schedule:
FULL_TIME Workplace Type:
Remote Req ID:
21155
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Own the development and execution of key strategic initiatives – identify, develop and execute key strategies across the organization using a project-based approach. Develop a baseline, a vision, goals and a strategic plan to solve a business imperative, and execute said plan in conjunction with key business stakeholders. Develop and align our strategic plan and priorities – articulate our business and group plans with key strategy owners and ensure Pearson realises its strategic vision in a way that balances short and long-term returns. Ensure investment plans and strategic planning are interlocked and connected. Building capacity and accountability for execution – translate plans into action, connect strategy and planning leaders accountable for driving execution, and push leaders beyond status quo to achieve integrated execution. Connect financial, strategic planning and transformation roadmaps across Pearson, including the creation of a Strategic Advisory Council with the CEO and PEM members to align future state with priorities and opportunities. Drive agile portfolio planning – collaborate with Finance to maximise shareholder value and deliver future state strategy by guiding capital allocation across businesses and opportunities, coordinating with Corporate Development, Finance and Transformation on investment priorities. Identify, enable and execute on strategic business partnerships – own end-to-end partnerships, identify candidates, develop relationships and transition to the right business owner after execution. Qualifications And Experience Required
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 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 You Will Also Have
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. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full-time salary range is between $200,000 - $220,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. About Pearson / Equal Opportunity
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job:
Strategy Job Family:
ENTERPRISE Organization:
Corporate Strategy & Technology Schedule:
FULL_TIME Workplace Type:
Remote Req ID:
21155
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