Pearson
Principal, Technology Business Partner
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Principal, Technology Business Partner
Technology Business Partner
Reports to: Executive Partner – Technology Business, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)
About the Role
You will lead technology transformation and growth within a Pearson business unit, serving in the Office of the CTO by collaborating with business leaders to deliver strategic technology leadership and partnerships.
At Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, this Technology Business Partner role will see you serve at the apex of technology innovation, driving advancements powered by artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies. In this pivotal position, your responsibilities will include guiding strategic integration of technology within business units, acting as a trusted advisor to both OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) and business stakeholders, and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology leadership.
Candidates must be future-focused and demonstrate an ability to combine deep technical expertise with large-scale operational leadership, ensuring impact across a future-focused workplace.
Key Leadership Dimensions to Embrace
In this role, you will embody, exemplify, and drive Pearson’s four leadership dimensions:
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Live Our Purpose Align your values, actions, and goals with Pearson’s mission: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. Inspire others with a compelling vision, relate daily work to strategy, and make impactful, purpose-driven decisions.
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Simplify the Complexity Navigate ambiguity, distilling complexity into actionable plans. Help teams align with high-level goals, bringing clarity and focus to successful execution in Pearceon’s dynamic environment.
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Carry Our Culture Foster a customer-centric, high-performance, and highly collaborative culture. Lead with integrity, empower others, and build inclusive teams that reflect Pearson’s values and drive collaborative efforts.
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Deliver Results Set and pursue ambitious goals with precision and speed. Hold yourself and others accountable—ensure success delivers measurable impact for learners, stakeholders, and Pearson’s strategic objectives.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Alignment
- Partner closely with business unit leaders to understand objectives, challenges, market context, and technology needs.
- Translate business priorities into technology strategies and roadmaps, ensuring seamless alignment between OCTO initiatives and business unit goals.
Engineering & Delivery Leadership
- Lead cutting-edge technology initiatives in collaboration with engineering, product, architecture, and platform teams.
- Implement strong governance, operational rigour, and modern engineering practices to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Technology Advisory & Oversight
- Provide expert guidance on key areas such as:
- Technology investment strategies
- Emerging cloud platforms
- Software engineering
- AI/ML applications
- Cybersecurity
- Effective management of tech vendors and partners
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Delivery Transformation
- Champion modern delivery methodologies:
- Agile and DevOps
- Platform engineering
- AI-enabled software development
- Integration of automation, observability suits, and continuous improvement approaches to optimize speed, quality, customer outcomes, efficiency, and resilience.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Bridge gaps between OCTO, business units, and tech teams by clearly articulating effectiveness, constraints, priorities, and benefits.
- Build and maintain trust with all stakeholders through transparent communication, active listening, and proactive engagement.
Outcome-Driven Prioritization
- Collaborate across OCTO and business to prioritize initiatives based on strategic value, measurable impact, learner outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Foster a culture that values:
- Innovation and automation
- Accountability and operational rigour
- Constant improvement in technology delivery and operations to enhance overall efficiency.
Leadership within the Larger Tech Ecosystem
- Serve as a thought leader within the Technology Business Partner team, contributing to strategic thinking across technology, product, business operations, and talent priorities.
What You Bring to the Role
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Technology Strategy & Architecture experience: Ability to drive roadmap alignment between tech strategy and business objectives, reflecting broader Pearson priorities.
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Engineering Leadership: Extensive experience leading:
- Large-scale engineering organizations
- Technology delivery portfolios, ensuring effective translation of strategy into measurable execution.
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Hands-on technical expertise across:
- Modern software engineering
- Cloud-native architectures
- Enterprise architecture
- Data engineering platforms
- AI/ML development
- Cybersecurity
- System and digital product integration
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Track record of Delivery Excellence:
- Implemented modern operating models like Agile, DevOps, SRE (Site Reliability Engineering), and product-centric methodologies.
- Achieved improvements in quality, speed, and business value.
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Credibility at the Executive Level:
- Proven skills in partnering with C-suite executives, senior business, and engineering teams.
- Strong ability to earn and maintain influence across the business landscape.
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Leadership Style & Collaboration:
- Characterised by empathy, inclusivity, and the ability to build trust while inspiring teams.
- Demonstrated track record in driving cultural growth and fostering supportive working environments.
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AI-Enabled Transformation:
- Expertise in leveraging AI, automation, and best practices to modernize technology delivery processes.
- Adaptation of tailored tech solutions for different business divisions.
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- Integrated, Outcome-Driven Deliveries:
- Proven ability to align delivery processes from strategic planning through execution.
- Emphasis on delivering measurable business results as the ultimate goal, rather than merely project completion.
Why Pearson?
Career and Personal Growth
Pearson offers an exceptional platform for progression and leadership development. You can expect:
- Greater opportunities for internal talent mobility.
- Clear and accessible paths to broader leadership roles.
- Exceptional exposure to senior management levels, including regular engagement with the Technology Executive and C-suite teams.
This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and secure Chief Technology Officer aspirations while aligning with Pearson's strategic objectives.
Benefits at a Glance
Pearson values its employees and offers an array of benefits to support your growth and well-being:
- Holistic Workplace Programs catering to your different needs and those of your colleagues and their families.
Our Promise to You
At Pearson, transforming learning isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. If you’re a:
- Technology leader who thrives on complex challenges,
- Enjoys leading with purpose,
- Aspires to shape the future of learning through innovative solutions, then you belong here.
Imagining the impact you can make? Apply today!
At Pearson, our purpose is clear: To help people realize the life they imagine through learning. Every learning opportunity is a chance for breakthroughs. We’re the world’s lifelong learning company, through mentorship, content, and tools that nurture growth.
To learn more about us: We are Pearson
Pearson applies equal opportunity practices and is E-Verify compliant*. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.*
Inclusion & Support
All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to protected attributes, including but not limited to:
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
- Age
- National origin
- Protected veteran status
- Disability status
Accommodations for Disabilities
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in using this career site or require accommodations during the application process, please contact TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com to make requests.
Role Classification
- Job Title: Technology Business Partner
- Job Family: Technology (Service Owner)
- Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology
- Schedule: Full-time
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Req ID: 22881
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