Team Manager, Program Management
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £56,500, and Pearson is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) · 71% match
- Likely 2131 (IT project managers) · 12% match
- Likely 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified) · 7% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
2131 IT project managers Also possible | £40,700 | £46,600 | £52,400 | £58,200 |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 | £59,700 | £67,200 | £74,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Pearson Qualifications Transformation Programme is a multi-year initiative to reshape how we operate, innovate, and deliver value. More than a systems upgrade, it’s about building a future-ready organisation driven by agility, collaboration, and technology. Spanning all disciplines, the programme offers opportunities to influence strategy, lead impactful projects, and deliver meaningful change for customers and colleagues.
This high-profile, executive-sponsored programme brings together diverse talent to tackle complex challenges and set new standards of excellence. Whether your expertise is in technology, operations, finance, or change management, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future. The programme is organised across portfolios including Customer, Learner, Associate, Assessment Services, and Operations, and offers exceptional career development opportunities through exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative projects.
Job Summary:
As Lead Program Manager, you’ll steer the delivery of a complex, multi-phase programme that shapes the future of Pearson’s qualifications portfolio. You’ll translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, orchestrate cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless execution across integrated projects. Your leadership will drive governance, delivery assurance, and transparent reporting, enabling the transformation to deliver lasting impact for learners, educators, and Pearson’s business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the integrated Pearson Qualifications Transformation delivery plan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely achievement of programme milestones.
- Govern the programme by establishing and maintaining robust frameworks for risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Report programme status, progress, and risks to the Steering Committee, providing clear, actionable insights that inform decision-making.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Advanced proficiency in programme and project management, with a strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Effective governance and risk management skills, ensuring compliance and delivery assurance.
- Strong analytical and business acumen, able to generate insights and drive operational decisions.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, building consensus and motivating diverse stakeholders.
- Change leadership, inspiring teams through transformation and navigating ambiguity with confidence.
- Adaptability and resilience, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Stakeholder engagement and management, aligning cross-functional contributors to shared goals.
- Data literacy, leveraging information to inform strategy and reporting.
- Commitment to Pearson’s Essential Behaviors: Customer Centricity, Exceptional Collaboration for Value, Raising the Performance Bar, and Our Leaders Inspire.
Power Skills (Level of Expertise: Experienced – Level 5/6):
- Adaptability (Advanced)
- Analytical Skills (Experienced)
- Business Acumen (Experienced)
- Change Leadership (Experienced)
- Communication Skills (Experienced)
- Influencing Skills (Experienced)
- Learning to Learn (Advanced)
- Project Management Leadership (Experienced)
Behavioral Expectations:
- Demonstrate Customer Centricity by connecting programme outcomes to long-term stakeholder value.
- Raise the Performance Bar by setting a compelling vision, empowering teams, and embedding a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Drive Exceptional Collaboration for Value by fostering alignment across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
- Inspire as a Leader by motivating, developing, and supporting your team’s growth and performance.
Qualifications (Education & Experience):
- Typically requires 7+ years of progressive experience in programme or project management, including experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
- Proven experience operating through matrix management and influencing at multiple organizational levels.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) preferred.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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 [email protected].
Job: Program Management
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 26284
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Pearson holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.