Technical Project Manager

Fantastic opportunity for passionate Technical Project Manager/ Agile coach

About Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative Ed-tech companies of 2022? We create vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. More than 160 million users worldwide trust Pearson products and services. Our integrated portfolio of products is becoming increasingly digital to meet their evolving learning needs, helping us support more people in the moments that matter throughout their lives. Learn more at We are Pearson.

About the team

The AI Capabilities (AIC) team at the Pearson Poznań office is an R&D unit that creates AI Capabilities (i.e. systems that use AI methods to facilitate the process of human learning). The team consists of AI Scientists, AI Engineers, and Technical Project Managers. Our role is to: Design, build, and continuously improve customer-facing Intelligent Learning Capabilities across Pearson. Provide technical leadership in the application of AI at Pearson. We specialise in a variety of intelligent capabilities:

• Cutting edge applications of LLMs to create new kinds of learning experience

• Adaptive modelling & diagnostic capabilities that fast-track learners through a course of learning and identify struggling learners.

• Natural language processing-based assessment capabilities that evaluate a learner's soft & hard skills through text or speech.

We are the team, that enables the Developement of AI-first, outcome driven products to improve learning experience. We proudly support the Polish AI community by sponsoring conferences (ML in PL, Why R?, GHOST Day, Cloud & Datacentre Day), hosting meetups with communities like Women in Machine Learning & Data Science and Poznański Horyzont Danych, and hosting our own series of open talks & workshops

Role overview

The main aim of the role is to support AI scientists, AI engineers, and product managers in implementing best practices for agile R&D. This is a position that requires a competent talent with a passion for building educational products, great communication and organisation skills.

Key areas of focus

• Coaching and mentoring teams on Agile principles and practices

• Serving as a bridge between the AIC team and other collaborators, esp. product/capability managers within Divisions

• Supporting product/capability managers in project initiation and planning. Supporting the AIC team leads in scoping the technological solutions needed to support the business deliverables

• Facilitating team meetings and providing direction/resolution

• Periodically, preparing brief project reports for purpose of internal and external communication

• Supporting teams with removing blockers or impediments and working on improvements

• Being able to identify risks and dependencies reported by the team and address them accordingly

• Providing training and guidance on Agile tools and techniques

• Sharing work results internally and externally (conferences, meetups, etc.)

• Providing input into team mission, vision, goals, and processes

About you & skills that will help you to be successful in this role

• Experience with working in a diverse, remote, asynchronous team across many time zones

• Strong coaching, facilitation and communication skills

• Conflict management experience

• Knowledge of project management methods (esp. Scrum and Kanban)

• Proactivity, creativity and being open for new challenges and possible changes

What Sets us Apart?

Benefits and Rewards. We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programmes meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to

• Competitive compensation package

• Annual bonus based on performance

• Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares'

• Family friendly policies, work-life balance, flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities to work in global environment, grow your professional network and work from any location.

• Generous vacation policy including paid leave for volunteering purposes.

• Daily challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact.

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

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.

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 ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: PROJECT/PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 15393