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Job ID: 2013-15937

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/22/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Project Management

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of this position are to gather, track, analyze, and report software development, infrastructure development and operational project and program metrics relating to cost and capitalization. This position will be required to develop and provide consolidated reporting for multiple different business units to financial and operational contacts within the organization.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Create, maintain and report data on software development and infrastructure development costs for capitalization (includes labor costs as well as hardware and software costs)
- Complete required documentation as per policy regarding the nature and scope of all software and infrastructure projects
- Partner with operational teams to understand scope of projects, status, and budget variances
- Partner with operational teams to understand reporting needs
- Partner with Shared Services Project Accounting as needed
- Complete ROI analysis for proposed projects
- Manage timecard reports to ensure critical time entry is completed timely and accurately
- Responsible for preparation of budget and reforecast at an initiative level
- Partner with product team to understand product roadmap and timing
- Create, maintain and analyze data on cost of project delay to the business
- Provide required reports to PMO and management
- Provide budget management/tracking training, guidance and support to relevant PMO staff (project, program, portfolio managers)

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in a software development environment. Masters preferred. Oracle Project Accounting experience required. Combination of Finance and Project Management experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Superior knowledge of Oracle Projects Module (or SAP, Clarity) - how to extract data, run reports and data modeling
- Excellent understanding of Oracle Project data components, how to structure and build project categories and dependencies in Oracle
- Prior use of financial and project modeling tools
- Experience with creating and analyzing project budgets compared to cost
- Superior MS Excel skills.
- Oracle Project Accounting experience required.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
- Understanding of financial terms related to software and infrastructure development.
- Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Rally, Jira and Microsoft Project enterprise software solutions a plus.
- Strong PC skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment with changing and evolving business priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is located within an office environment and consists of many hours sitting at a computer in a cubical setting.

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Job ID: 2013-17714

# of Positions: 3
Posted Date: 5/22/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for skills in the areas of web-based markup / programming languages (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) with strong experience related to troubleshooting and Quality Assurance testing. The Web Content Assistant uses his/her technical skills to migrate courses and components of web-based learning content from one platform to another as well as develop new web-based learning content from templates.

Tasks are delegated to the Web Content Assistant from
senior team members with explicit instruction and limited responsibility.

This is a temporary position that will end on or before May 10, 2013; the maximum hours that can be worked on this temporary assignment is 1000.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides consistent, clean, and organized web development work by converting raw course content into static and/or interactive, web-ready content to be added to the eCollege course delivery system
- Migrates (copy & paste) content from one platform to another using defined course maps, this includes moving and re-linking of code and files
- Adds text and images to online courses
- Retrieves and troubleshoots automated errors during conversion process and implements solutions within defined parameters
- Develops online educational content by using web scripting languages (HTML, Style Sheets, JavaScript, etc.). This can include:
- Creating new code
- Reconstruction of existing code
- Quality Assurance Testing of automated and manual work
- Tracking of work progressmand QA outcomes utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word
- Daily reporting/communication with team lead.
- Other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned by management. (This is usually a temporarily assigned task. I.E. Assist with special projects as they are assigned).

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

(Knowledge and experience necessary to do job)

Associates degree or equivalent experience in related field required. Must have previous experience in a professional environment. Customer service experience is a plus.

Skills/knowledge/abilities
(list specific functional areas of knowledge required within a discipline
i.e. credit, accounts payable, etc.)
- Highly detail-oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge and creation of HTML
- Intermediate knowledge of CSS and JavaScript
- Beginning to intermediate knowledge of XML, JavaScript, Adobe and other applications related to design and development of online course content.
- Understanding and usage ofMicrosoft Windows and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is remote with training and occasional required attendance in the office environment and consists of long hours sitting at a computer (approximately 95% of the time).

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Job ID: 2013-16652

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/7/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Do you like to deploy, troubleshoot, configure and review code? Like to resolve issues? How about working on team projects and mentoring more junior employees? Read on......

In this job, you will:

25%
- Plan, coordinate and implement additions, deletions and major modifications to the production infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot, configure, review and optimize code to project completion.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of environment setup and configuration.
- Perform white box testing ensuring the proper Quality Assurance process is followed.

25%
- Ensure production system and application stability, performance and availability.
- Support and troubleshoot client systems, applications, networks, performance and security issues.
- Create documentation for system setup, configuration, training and event tracking.

20%
- Monitor multiple systems and environments to ensure stability, performance and availability.
- Analyze system for defects and implement solutions to resolve defects.
- Conduct disaster recovery on system application failures.
- Resolve application integration and configuration defects.

20%
- Develop and maintain internal tools and task automation.
- Conduct research and develop solutions for the technology needs of the department.
- Manage project forecasting and planning for the release of new applications and customizing applications.
- Take an active role in system architecture review.

10%
- Refine support procedures to improve support response times.
- Track and report operational metrics.
- Maintain third party tools and utilities.
- Compile, generate, and maintain weekly activity report.
- Provide after hours support for system outages and planned maintenance events.
- Perform On-Call duties as part of a department On-Call rotation.
- Other duties as assigned.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentoring Level 1 and 2 Engineers; and prioritizing day to day tasks.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, IT, MIS, or Electrical Engineering preferred. Five to seven years’ experience working in an IT environment with intermediate level coding experience; or equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Advanced experience/knowledge required in the following technologies:

Linux, Tomcat and Apache, Java application Support, TSQL.
- The preferred candidate will also have advanced experience/knowledge supporting and troubleshooting the following technologies:

IIS 6.0; 7.0, MSMQ, Active Directory, VB Script, Windows 2003; 2008, SQL Server 2005; 2008, ASP, VB, C#, .Net, XML, MSDTC, RedHat, LAMP, Hibernate
- General knowledge of emerging Internet-based technologies
- Client server network infrastructure experience
- Strong PC skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to any given situation
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently
- Excellent customer service, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work on a team and independently
- Self motivated
- Detail oriented

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) preferred

Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD) a plus

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Certification a plus

A+ Hardware Certification a plus

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Job ID: 2013-16342

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/1/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY
The Software Engineer III provides software design and implementation solutions to complex and difficult business and engineering problems. The position demands someone who can analyze and recommend candidate solutions that meet functional as well as non-functional needs such as scalability, reliability, and extensibility. You will participate in a highly collaborative, team-oriented work environment. As a Software Engineer III you will have opportunities to push your skills to the limit, and help build great software.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs product design activities which may require research and analysis.
- Designs and implements new software as well as maintains and enhances existing software
- Is able to decompose requirements into tasks and provide estimates for those tasks
- Ensures that code adheres to strict standards for accessibility, security, object-oriented practices and performance
- Provide technical mentoring and leadership to existing staff members as they transition to new technology
- Leads peer code reviews
- Writes and conducts unit and integration tests
- Effectively functions and communicates within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance, and project management members
- Actively participates in requirements, architecture, and design meetings
- Writes documentation for both internal and external consumers, covering design artifacts, code, and fixes
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / MIS or equivalent experience required. Minimum five (5) years experience in software engineering and design.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expert knowledge required in the following areas:
o Object Oriented Design and Programming
o .NET
o C#
o Relational Databases / SQL Server
o UML
o API / Application Framework design / SOA
o Layered software architectures
- Significant experience or knowledge required in the following areas:
o Javascript/JQuery/Dojo
o REST
o Web Services extensions (WS-Security, WS-Federation)
o AJAX
o Unit Testing / Test Coverage
o Continuous Integration/Build Automation
o IoC / Dependency Injection
o High Transaction / High Availability Systems
o Multi-threaded / Thread-safe programming
o Application Security
- Basic experience or knowledge required in the following technologies:
o HTML, CSS
o Agile development
- Desirable Experience:
o Developing infrastructure solutions that contribute to scalable, high availability environments
o Designing, implementing, and documenting APIs that can be broadly consumed by other software engineering teams, both internal and external
o Ability to independently learn and actively seek new skills and knowledge to advance the development capabilities of the organization
o Ability to dive into new technologies and languages across multiple platforms and to enable other team members to adopt new technologies
o Ability to lead design sessions and participate in architecture and code reviews
o Strong communications skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people and work with a variety of internal and external development groups

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is located within an office environment and consists of sitting at a computer in a cubicle setting 95% of the time.

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Job ID: 2012-13557

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/2/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Project Management

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is project management. Project types include, but are not limited, to the following:
- IT Technical Consulting
- Integration of 3rd party applications,
- Custom Solutions
- Feasibility Studies
- Tool Implementations
- Course development and Academic Services
- Product implementations,
- Course Conversions
- MyLabs Adoptions
- Manage through the adoption process
- Internal Company Initiatives

Overview: Technical Consulting delivers projects for Pearson eCollege customers where they want one or more of the Pearson Learning Studios learning management system components customized. This may include customizing a tool (i.e. gradebook), adding a plug in for a new tool, integrating a 3rd party tool, developing custom reports and/or dashboards. This is a revenue generating department with client facing projects. This person needs to have very good written and verbal communication skills. The projects range from program level management to managing a small maintenance effort. We work as Scrum teams using Agile methodologies. Some travel is involved, depending on the client. This is the most challenging of the project types listed above. The right individual for this role will have worked in a similar environment as the IT Technical Consulting role and will be able to move between projects as assigned for the other project types.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All the project/program management coordination and communication with the stakeholders.
- Acts as chief communicator.
- This is a client facing position.
- Able to communicate with people of all levels within and outside of our organization.
- This person must be able to read the situation; have the experience and skill to propose and develop the right communication plan with each client/project/event
- Tracks and communicates progress and provides detailed status reports on all active projects.
- Makes sure all parties have a clear understanding of project status.
- Manages internal and external client expectations of project.
- Knows when to appropriately escalate
- Guards, supports and reports on the team process and progress
- Facilitates team decision-making and team maturity.
- Acts as the escalation point for the project team.
- Removes impediments of the project, team, and deliverables.
- Knowledge of Waterfall processes
- Experienced using SCRUM methodology
- Manages both dedicated and matrix-ed resources.
- Organizes, conducts, and attends meetings with project team to create project plan/manage backlog parameters by defining clear attainable objectives and milestones.
- Determines milestones, and what will be needed to meet milestone (time, materials, etc.), the scope of project and how the scope fits into the milestone timelines.
- Creates tasks, works with project team to determine and refine estimates based on departmental abilities and constraints.
- Facilitates project meetings, client walkthroughs and overall acceptance approval of project with client.
- Authors, maintains, and applies detailed project plans/backlog.
- Creates project charter and schedule documents with the support of the team.
- Performs risk analysis for projects.
- Able to determine and communicate impact of changes and apply change management best practices
- Ability to challenge Professional Services strategic vision and situations relative to goals, values and mission.
- Ability to be proactive; ability to quickly assesses situations; make a recommendations and deliver solutions
- Enjoys working in a challenging, active environment; brings enthusiasm to the job
- Program Management:
- Maintains a strong partnership with business owners to execute the program based on business needs or benefits and decisions made at the portfolio level.
- Manages internal and external client expectations of program.
- Creates and maintains relationships across the organization.
- Works with team leaders to manage both dedicated and matrix-ed resources of program.
- Coordinates and resolves issues escalated from projects in the program.
- Manages the necessary integration points internally and externally for all stakeholders and project team members
- Works with business owners and Portfolio Manager to determine ROI on program.
- Mentor for Assoc Project Managers and Project Managers.
- Works with Portfolio Manager, QA Manager and Dev Manager on escalations to determine best path of resolution
- Knows industry best practices and how to apply them
- Has managed projects in a technical department; understands and has managed projects through a complex product release cycle
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree and seven or more years of project management experience in a work environment similar to eCollege or equivalent experience.
- Expert experience with MS Project, Rally, and/or other related project management tools.
- Strong PC skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Expert technical and academic knowledge of Pearson eCollege products, solutions, operations, and professional services; or similar experience in the industry is helpful.
- Expert understanding of PMI, Agile, and/or other industry standard project management methodologies is helpful

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Outstanding customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Expert organizational and time management skills.
- Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, make timely and sound decisions, work efficiently in a fast paced environment, and work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is located within an office environment and consists of many hours sitting at a computer in a cubical setting.

Travel will be required periodically; travel is estimated at 10-30% of the Sr Project Manager's time.

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Job ID: 2013-16924

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/13/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Customer Service

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

Responsibilities

This position ensures that agents are assisting students, instructors and administrators with their Online Education, to ensure that their needs are met through superior customer service and technical troubleshooting that exceeds their expectations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have 3-5 years experience in managing multiple queues (phone, email and chat) in a 24/7 technical call center environment. As well as, has the personality and ability to work as a co-manager that fosters teamwork and department success, by demonstrating the initiative to improve processes and inspire team motivation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Oversee an on-site and remote staff of 15-20 Technicians/Sr. Technicians/Team Lead in multiple locations who provide 24/7 in-depth technical troubleshooting for end users obtaining an online education
- Manage phone, email and chat queues to achieve high ASA and 1st Contact Resolution Rates.
- Evaluate, provide feedback, mentor and motivate employees to provide
excellent customer service, while improving call quality and performance
metrics.
- Write and administer effective formal performance appraisals, performance coaching and progressive discipline
- Facilitate monthly team meetings and individual 1-on-1’s
- Manage attendance and payroll issues for employees
- Interview prospective new hires
- Excellent conflict management skills for the purpose of resolving escalated employee and customer complaint issues
- Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively develop and lead a high performing team in the meeting function/department/company short-term goals and objectives.
- Analyze job functions and implement/improve processes to increase productivity and quality of work
- Provide professional and timely responses to employees, clients, and other departments’ inquiries through written and verbal communication.
- Ability to think strategically and identify critical success factors when developing strategy and plans for assigned area of responsibility.
- On Call Duties (Some Holidays, Weekends and Overnights when needed)
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Includes people, process, or functions.

This position oversees employees and functions of the Technical Support department. They will ensure that goals are set and that the mission of the department is communicated clearly to all. This position will also provide guidance to all subordinates as well as reprimand and apply discipline when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a business related field is required
- 3 to 5 years experience managing 15 people or more in a call center environment is required
- 5 to 7 years experience with Technical Support (i.e. troubleshooting technical issues via phone, email or chat) is required
- Previous management training is a plus and previous experience in an education related environment is desired; or equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Detail-oriented
- High level of organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to co-manage with peers and manage on-site and remote employees in multiple locations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced changing environment
- Ability to manage multiple queues (phone, email and chat) to ensure fast and efficient response time for customers
- Understanding of how to utilize resources to enhance the department productivity
- Knowledge of academia and how students learn
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Expert knowledge of different Operating Systems, Browsers, Security Software, and Internet Technologies

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is located within an office environment and consists of many hours sitting at a computer (approximately 60% of the time). Position requires being on-call some holidays, weekends and overnight shifts as needed.

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Job ID: 2013-15423

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/13/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Project Management

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage a program and the associated projects within the program. Projects include data center migrations, creation of Technology Operations roadmaps, stability efforts and implementation and/or integration of third party applications. Escalation and coordination point for the project management issues from local, vendor, and other Pearson development groups. This role requires a customer service attitude, with an emphasis on collaboration and relationship building. May manage project managers.

Responsibilities

Characteristics of a successful candidate include: i) flexible, resourceful, with strong attention to detail; ii) results oriented with superior communication, interpersonal, and consensus building skills; iii) comfortable dealing with highly complex issues relating to scalability, data management, and system integrations; iv) enjoys working in a high-energy, team-based environment.

Requirements:
Leadership and Management
? Creates and maintains relationships across the organization
? Manages internal and external client expectations
? Works with team leaders to manage both dedicated and matrixed resources
? Fosters communication and collaboration with other project managers in the PMO

Project Management and Requirements Analysis
? Manages multiple projects and coordinates a program with other Project Managers
? Provides excellent customer service to teams and other Project Managers in the program
? Assists with creating Program Roadmap with Leadership
? Works with project managers of other teams to ensure overall business needs are being met for company initiatives
? Manages projects and dependencies between projects within the program
? Provides visibility into team and/or program status and issues to senior management, plan and track release milestones for implementation
? Organizes, conducts, and attends meetings with project teams to facilitate all levels of project planning.
? Removes obstacles blocking or slowing down the teams
? Promotes a collaborative team environment that fosters creativity and innovation
? Communicates and helps manages risk for the program and associated projects
? Provides detailed weekly status reports on all programs and project, and monthly information to senior management
? Manages third-party partner and vendor relationships as necessary
? Provides clear, timely communication to the Portfolio manager on project status, risks, and roadblocks

Process
? Facilitates retrospectives and implements lessons learned at the program and project level
? Recommends and implements process improvements within the project management group

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
? Bachelors Degree and seven to ten plus (7 - 10) + years of project management experience in IT or infrastructure experience.
? Project management experience relevant to agile and full life-cycle software development, and managing related integration projects required; OR equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
? Data center management and/or migration experience
? Proven experience managing complex programs
? Strong executive presence and communication skills
? Experience managing globally dispersed teams (Boston, Denver, Sri Lanka)
? Ability to travel (up to 25%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Advanced experience or knowledge required in the following areas:
? Business writing
? Advanced experience with full life-cycle software development
? Advanced experience with Agile methodologies
? Strong ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate a program with other Project Managers
? Strong ability to foster and maintain a positive and creative project team
? Strong knowledge of Internet technologies, concepts
? Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills
? Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently
? Excellent organizational and time management skills
? Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
? Ability to make timely and sound decisions
? Ability to resolve conflict within a project team
? Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment
? Ability to work independently
? Advanced knowledge in PMI methodologies
? Understanding of resource planning and allocation
? Strong PC skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
? Technical writing

#LI-LL]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Technical-Program-Manager-Job-CO-80014/2477628/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Technical-Program-Manager-Job-CO-80014/2477628/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2012-11365

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/14/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

Pearson is the global leader in educational publishing, assessment, information and services, helping people of all ages to learn at their own pace, in their own way. For students, Pearson provides effective and innovative curriculum products in all available media, educational assessment and measurement for students and teachers, student information systems, and teacher professional development and certification programs. Pearson's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, AGS, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker, TeacherVision and many others. The company's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

SUMMARY
This position provides software design and implementation solutions to challenging business and engineering problems. The position demands someone who can analyze requirements and/or issues and recommend candidate solutions that meet functional as well as non-functional needs such as scalability, reliability, and extensibility. The position requires someone who is already immersed in new technologies and can help lead the team in these new directions. You will participate in a highly collaborative, team-oriented work environment. You will have opportunities to push your skills to the limit and help build great software. You will need to be flexible and open to different technologies beyond what are detailed below and need to be comfortable in a DevOps environment.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads the development and implementation of Java based Rest services.
- Leads and participates in the implementation of Cloud deployment, monitoring and instrumentation.
- Preferred experience in node.js and NoSQL.
- Preferred experience in the development and implementation of UI enhancements utilizing JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks including Dojo, JQuery and AngularJS.
- Takes lead and support roles in code deployment to development, test and production environments.
- Performs highly complex product design, systems analysis and programming activities which may require some research.
- Leadership roles in designing and implementing new software as well as maintaining and enhancing existing software.
- Comfortable developing and deploying in a DevOps environment.
- Is able to decompose requirements into tasks and provide estimates for those tasks.
- Ensures that code adheres to strict standards for accessibility, security, object-oriented practices and performance.
- Participates in and leads peer code reviews.
- Writes and conducts unit and integration tests.
- Effectively functions and communicates within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance, product management and project management members.
- Actively participates in requirements, architecture, and design meetings.
- Writes documentation for both internal and external consumers, covering design artifacts, code, and fixes.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / MIS or equivalent experience required. Minimum five (5) years experience in software engineering and design.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expert knowledge required in the following areas:
o Object Oriented Design and Programming
o Java Web Services (REST)
o Node.js, Javascript
o NoSQL databases
o Design Patterns, UML
o Layered software architectures / SOA
o API / Application Framework design
- Significant experience or knowledge preferred in the following areas:
o C# and/or ASP.NET
o SQL Server
o Dojo, JQuery and AngularJS (JavaScript frameworks)
o Ajax
o CSS
o Unit Testing / Test Coverage
- Basic experience or knowledge required in the following technologies:
o High Transaction / High Availability Systems
o Application Security
o HTML, JavaScript & CSS
- Desirable Experience:
o Developing and designing infrastructure solutions that contribute to a massively scalable, high availability environments
o Experience working with collaborative teams to bring working software to end-users quickly
o Agile/Scrum software development practices and methodologies.
- Ability to independently learn and actively seek new skills and knowledge to advance the development capabilities of the organization and the individual.
- Ability to dive into new technologies and languages across multiple platforms.
- Ability to contribute in design meetings and participate in architecture and code reviews.
- Strong communications skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people and work with a variety of internal and external development groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is located within an office environment and consists of sitting at a computer in a cubicle setting 95% of the time.

#LI-LL]]>Sun, 05 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Sandy-Sr_-Software-Developer%2C-Web-Services-Job-UT/2047104/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Sandy-Sr_-Software-Developer%2C-Web-Services-Job-UT/2047104/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2012-14533

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/17/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY

At Pearson, one of our goals is to find new and effective ways to present data to our customers so that they can focus their energy on taking action rather than deciphering spreadsheets or convoluted dashboards. Creating highly impactful and engaging data presentations is the key to achieving this goal.

The Dashboard Developer is focused on the implementation of highly interactive and data driven dashboards focused on students, faculty, and administrators. They will work hand in hand with our design team to create mock ups and prototypes for various dashboards and widgets and then follow up that design work by creating high performing and scalable implementations that take into account customization and the ability to easily embed the widgets into web sites hosted by third parties as well as within the Pearson eCollege system itself.
We are looking to do nothing less than change the way online education works by taking advantage of the stream of data that the online environment creates to inform the decisions of the experts on the ground and in virtual classrooms everywhere. If you’re passionate about using your skills to help with that goal and to see the work you do changing the way people learn, Pearson is looking for you.

Responsibilities

40% 1. The creation of platform independent and highly interactive dashboards that are highly customizable and scalable using technology that allows the end result to be easily embedded into web sites and viewable across a wide variety of devices to include mobile.
25% 2. Assist in the design and development of UI mock-ups, storyboards, flow diagrams, conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, and interactive prototypes as they apply to the creative and effective visualization of data across multiple business units.
20% 3. Supports the eCollege reporting and analytics product by driving requirement gathering from both internal and external partners, with a focus towards establishing product implementation paths. Interviews internal and external stakeholders to determine needs and help create and/or implement the appropriate reporting solution.
15% 4. Provides ongoing consulting services for clients and sales staff regarding both analytical and operational reports provided by the eCollege reporting and analytics team. This may include consulting on the design of new report templates and analytical views, or providing sales support for both pre and post sale stages.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- An established portfolio of past content to include interactive web sites and dashboards
- Demonstrated proficiency with data visualization products and design concepts
- Expert knowledge of a variety of web programing languages and visualization toolkits.
- Excellent consulting skills; including the ability to drive to solutions based on needs-assessment with clients.
- Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
- Proven excellence in giving presentations to large and small audiences
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to a non-technical audience
- Previous exposure and familiarity to higher ed and online learning preferred, including an understanding of school operational procedures (both day to day and long term).
- Ability to present high-level ideas clearly and concisely.
- Strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
- Ability to define, interpret, and explain data.
- Ability to communicate business intelligence needs and ideas to external clients and internal executive staff.
- Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience in UI design and data visualization principals a plus

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years minimum experience including four (4) years in data visualization/dashboard design, four (4) web development and two (2) years in data analytics; or equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Technical Skills:
Must have experience with:
- Experience in UI design and data visualization principals
- UI Design and data visualization
- JQuery
- Experience creating Dashboards and data visualizations

Must have previous experience with at least 3 of the following:
- Dojo
- CSS
- Javascript
- HTML5
- Ajax
- JSON
- HighCharts/FusionCharts
- Any other leading visualization/BI toolset

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is located within an office environment and consists of many hours sitting at a computer (approximately 80% of the time).

#LI-LL]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Dashboard-Developer-Job-CO-80014/2485937/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Dashboard-Developer-Job-CO-80014/2485937/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17044

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/2/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Aurora
Position Type: Regular Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Security
-Maintain a secure testing environment and facility
-Maintain security of exam content and materials in accordance with Pearson VUE policies, procedures and guidelines
-Adhere to Pearson VUE Security Best Practices

Customer Service
-Respond to candidate questions regarding exam evaluation
-Display professional and friendly demeanor at all times
-Listen and address questions and concerns in appropriate manner
-Provide high quality customer service

Exam Administration and General Operations
-Comply with all exam procedures
-Maintain a good working knowledge of Pearson VUE policies, procedures and guidelines
-Maintain a pleasant, clean, professional testing facility which includes light cleaning
-Record and report all problems or discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner to the Test Center Manager or Mgr, Test Evaluation

Qualifications

-Minimum of 2+ years experience as a Licensed Barber

-Must have a current Instructor's License in the state of Colorado

-Must not have any prior disciplinary action issued

-Tests are administered weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays.

This position pays $25 per hour.

-One year plus of customer service experience preferred
-Experience working in a testing environment preferred but not required
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Windows applications required
-High School diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
-Excellent customer service skills
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
-Effective time management skills
-Strong attention to detail
-Problem solving skills
-Ability to operate a computer, fax, and other office equipment, as well as communicate via e-mail and telephone]]>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Aurora-Test-Evaluator-Licensed-Barber-Job-CO-80010/2578651/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Aurora-Test-Evaluator-Licensed-Barber-Job-CO-80010/2578651/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16245

# of Positions: 4
Posted Date: 4/29/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Westminster
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 162 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

The Company's innovative technology offers the highest levels of security and program control, while its commitment to service provides clients and individual test takers with an unmatched testing experience.

Responsibilities

Pearson VUE is seeking a temporary part-time Test Administrator for our Westminster, CO location.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
- This is strictly a temporary part-time position and will remain as such
- The position will last until the end of September, 2013.
- Ability to work 10-20 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.
- Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m-9:00 p.m. various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
- Saturday hours are 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. about 2-3 Saturdays per month.
- Schedules are available at least 1 week in advance.

- Starting Pay $10.50/hr.

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
- Understands and complies with all testing procedures.
- Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
- Monitors examinees while testing.
- Maintains a secure testing environment.
- Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sanitizing keyboards, office trash, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
- Strong communication skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment.
- Beginner to Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Westminster-Test-Administrator-Job-CO-80003/2570913/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Westminster-Test-Administrator-Job-CO-80003/2570913/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17078

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/9/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Greenwood Village
Position Type: Regular Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 162 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

The Company's innovative technology offers the highest levels of security and program control, while its commitment to service provides clients and individual test takers with an unmatched testing experience.

Responsibilities

Pearson VUE is seeking a part-time Test Administrator for our Greenwood Villiage, CO location.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
- This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such.
- This position is benefit eligible.
- Ability to work 15-20 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.
- Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:15am - 9:00pm various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
- Saturday hours are 7:15am - 9:00pm about 3 Saturdays per month.
- Schedules are available at least 2 weeks in advance.

- Starting Pay $10.50/hr.

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
- Understands and complies with all testing procedures.
- Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
- Monitors examinees while testing.
- Maintains a secure testing environment.
- Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sanitizing keyboards, office trash, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
- Strong communication skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment.
- Beginner to Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Greenwood-Village-Test-Administrator-Job-CO-80110/2589194/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Greenwood-Village-Test-Administrator-Job-CO-80110/2589194/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16724

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/2/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Denver
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Project Management

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The term pf project (TOP) Media Project Manager in the Pearson Learning Solutions Group is responsible for the project management of multiple Custom Media Technology projects and assisting in determining how course content can be best represented through a variety of media technologies. This position requires significant collaboration with other Project Managers, third party vendors and solution consultants/product managers to identify customer goals and targeted functionality desired to ensure media solutions implemented to customers’ expectations.

The Project Manager will manage the development process of web-based or related multimedia titles from initial concept through distribution. Candidate will manage project schedules, identify and resolve conflicts, troubleshoot as needed and within designated project budgets and schedules.

This is a benefit eligible Term-of-Project Full Time status position which will last a minimum of 6-months and may be extended beyond that date based on needs of business and employee performance.

Position is located in Boston, MA or Indianapolis, IN and Denver office locations. Relocation is not available and this is not a remote position.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years in education and successful work experience.
- Media Project Management experience in the area of scheduling, negotiating and budgeting required.
- 1-3 years’ experience working in web production and/or publishing environment is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines in a team orientated environment.
- Ability to learn new technologies and evaluate content/business needs.
- Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and able to organize and prioritize workload on multiple projects.
- A working knowledge of HTML.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems would be a plus.
- Ability to meet ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule with multiple projects running simultaneously.

Other Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading.

Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.

Reliable attendance and punctuality, and willingness and ability to work extended hours as needed, particularly during busy seasons, are critical to successful performance in this role.]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Denver-Media-Project-Manager-Denver-Job-CO-80002/2525184/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Denver-Media-Project-Manager-Denver-Job-CO-80002/2525184/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3273BR
Position Title: Subject Leader
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
Position Type: Full Time
Advertised Salary 28,000
Country: United Kingdom
Business Unit: Pearson Qualification Services

Business Unit Information: Background Information:

Edexcel is a Pearson company and is the UK's largest awarding body. We offer academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK, and internationally. We have a passion, energy and a genuine desire to help people make progress in their lives.

About the Department:

GQA deals with the assessment of exams and coursework for all of Edexcel’s General Qualifications (GCSEs, A Levels, Principal Learning, international and applied qualifications). It has particular responsibilities in ensuring compliance with the externally regulated processes, and dealing with the delivery of high quality results to every learner by the national results deadlines.

Position Description Purpose of Role:

The Subject Leader is the Edexcel officer responsible for managing the assessment process within their designated specification(s) from Edexcel’s General Qualifications portfolio. They will report to the QDAM to deliver the process from the approval of assessment instruments to the completion, award and review of the examination series, ensuring that the assessments on all relevant specifications are robust and can withstand scrutiny by internal audit and all stakeholders - including regulators, candidates and parents. The Subject Leader must provide customer focused services for both internal and external customers.

Key Accountabilities:

People Management

• Performance and development of subject co-ordinators

• Performance management and development of Assessment Associates

• Recruitment of Senior Assessment Associates

Customer Service

• Responsibility for the resolution of all relevant customer queries

• Ensuring that all communications with customers is of a high standard

• Identifying and responding to customer needs, to ensure customers receive a high level of support

• Overcome hurdles constructively in order to meet Service Level Agreements

Assessment Activities

• Adherence to the Code of Practice and Edexcel procedures at all stages

• Managing the development of assessment instruments for particular specification(s)

• Ensuring the maintenance of standards for particular specification(s)

• The collation, editing, sign-off and distribution of documents relating to AA performance

• Preparing reports to centres following each exam series

• Responsibility for the maintenance of data and information relevant to assessment and awarding

• Managing the performance and training of Assessment Associates during the examination series

• Liaising with Senior Assessment Associates and relevant internal departments to ensure that suitable materials are available for all assessment activities

• Delivering a secure award that is accurately documented

• Ensuring that appropriate assessment associates are appointed to complete their assessment activities

• Managing the accurate set-up of assessment materials to deadline

Planning and Management Information

• Maintaining a plan of work and interpreting management information

Quality Management

• Conducting subject reviews to identify and implement improvements

• Undertaking activities required for compliance and regulatory scrutiny activities

Other Activities

• To undertake any further activities necessary to deliver key objectives as required

Background Information:

GQ Assessment comprises approximately 150 staff divided into a number of teams responsible for on-time, accurate delivery of results to centres. The delivery teams are comprised of subject teams led by a QDAM. The Subject Co-ordinator reports to either a Subject Leader or QDAM depending on the subject team. External factors are continually changing the nature of the work, the post holder will need to be able to respond to these changes while delivering operational activities to deadline. Examples at the current time include the implementation of the new qualifications. GQA seeks to make the best use of available technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of assessment activities. The post-holder is expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to the role. As such, the contents of this Job Description may change from time to time.

Key Challenges:

• Reacting positively to change

• Adapting to the challenges created by the introduction of new qualifications

• Adapting to different IT systems

• Supporting Assessment Associates in their use of new technologies

• Managing of Assessment Associates

• Working within a regulated framework

• Flexibility of working patterns during peak periods

• Attention to detail even with repetitive tasks

• Planning using management information and statistics

Working Pattern:

37.5 hour core working week. Overtime is available as is a flexible working pattern. During peak times of activity there are restrictions on leave and some weekend work may be required.

Additional Information:

GQ Assessment is a very well regarded, high performing team. The success of the team is due to each individual’s competencies as well as a strong, hardworking and flexible team ethic. The successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in this team.

Candidate Profile Competencies - Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Edexcel Core Competencies

Managing Self, Managing Others:

• Providing a Customer Focused Service

• Being Commercial in our Approach to Work

• Delivering Goals in a Changing Environment

Managing Self:

• Influencing Others to Make Things Happen

• Maximising the Performance and Potential of Self and Others

Additional Competencies (Skills, Abilities and Knowledge) required to perform the role:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience

• Excellent numeracy and statistical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• An ability to prioritise workload in order to meet the needs of the business

• An ability to work under pressure

• An understanding of the needs of stakeholders (including QCA, Ofqual, centres, candidates) in assessment policy

• Knowledge of assessment issues

Previous Work Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of a customer facing role

• Experience of an administrative role

• Experience of assessment

• Experience of managing others

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching or managing an assessment process

• Experience of motivating and leading teams through constant change

• Experience of leading a team

IT Literacy:

Intermediate in all MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent.

Personal Style and Behaviour:

As this is highly visible and customer focussed role the successful candidate will need to be professional in their approach, commanding respect.]]>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Subject-Leader-Job/2612563/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Subject-Leader-Job/2612563/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15285

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 1/29/2013
Job Location: US-AL-Huntsville
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Technology Integration Services Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for managing provision of services to clients in a specific geographical area of the region (Huntsville, AL). This position provides high quality direction, oversight, and coordination for services to clients at all levels.

The Project Manager must live in Huntsville, AL for the duration of the Term of Project (March 1, 2013-February 28, 2015). Possible relocation package available.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate delivery of comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Professional Development Services (PD Services) and related Pearson School Achievement Services solutions, including:
- Planning personnel assignments
- Monitoring service delivery and assuring delivery of high quality professional development and technical support related to the 1:1 Initiative in Hunstville, AL
- Aligning PD Services and related Pearson SAS solutions with relevant state and district initiatives
- Maintaining a high profile in client engagement

These professional development and job-embedded services include:
- Facilitation of Planning Meetings with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the schools and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff per stated contracts or implementation plans
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the district administrative team
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with district administration to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the district is making in implementing PD Services
- Provision of technical support for the effective delivery of services by the consulting team
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other consultants in the delivery of job-embedded services
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of service

2. Build and maintain communication and collaboration with local and district school officials
- Initiate and hold meetings with the superintendent and other key officials in the district and state department to assure strong connectivity of Pearson SAS programs and services; resolve problems that arise
- Meet regularly onsite with school principals and staffs

3. Provide leadership and mentorship for assigned staff
- Facilitate regular opportunities for staff collaboration

4. Maintain current knowledge of:
- PD Services components and related SAS solutions
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by the district and state in which service is being provided
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or math
- Techology integration frameworks and initiatives in the state and district in which service is being provide

Qualifications
- Project management experience focused on service or implementation delivery
- Master's Degree or higher, focus on educational technology
- At least 3 years successful experience as a principal, staff developer (digital as well as face to face) or other district administrator in implementing technology initiatives
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher using various forms of technology and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Ability to provide leadership in a collaborative setting
- Experience with Elementary Pearson programs including ReadingStreet, Envision Math, Interactive Science, MyWorld Social Studies, SuccessMaker; or
- Experience with Secondary Pearson programs including PH Lit, Digits, PH Algebra (and other PH math titles), Write to Learn or Writing Coach, Science curriculum, Social Studies curriculum
- Experience with the application of multimedia to online and face-to-face workshops
- Experience with application of technology in K-12 classroom environment
- Experience using interactive software and hardware in the classroom
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to provide strategic guidance to school and district leadership on achieving school improvement goals
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong planning and problem solving skills
- Strong skills in data analysis
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel and provide onsite logistical support

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
- Extensive experience with various technology hardware and applications, including desktops, laptops, Microsoft Office suite applications; wireless devices (e.g., wireless laptops, tablets, student response systems, etc.); Web page authoring applications, and interactive whiteboards
- Certification with Promethean is preferred
- Preferred experience with Pearson digital & Adobe products
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of cognitive learning theories as applied to adult learning experiences
- Knowledge of effective professional development practices
- Knowledge of ISTE NETS standards]]>Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Huntsville-Project-Manager-Job-AL-35801/2401602/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Huntsville-Project-Manager-Job-AL-35801/2401602/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15305

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 1/29/2013
Job Location: US-REMOTE LOCATION
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Technology Integration Services Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for managing provision of services to Pearson clients. This position provides high quality direction, oversight, and coordination for services to clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate delivery of comprehensive job-embedded professional development and technical support for schools implementing Pearson’s Professional Development Services (PD Services) and related Pearson School Achievement Services solutions, including:
- Planning personnel assignments
- Monitoring service delivery and assuring delivery of high quality professional development and technical support related to the 1:1 Initiative in multiple states
- Aligning PD Services and related Pearson SAS solutions with relevant state and district initiatives
- Maintaining a high profile in client engagement

These professional development and job-embedded services include:
- Facilitation of Planning Meetings with school and district leadership that establishes Pearson’s partnership with the schools and initiates the process of implementation
- Facilitation of face-to-face professional development for school leadership, faculty, and support staff per stated contracts or implementation plans
- Facilitation of onsite strategic planning and review meetings with the district administrative team
- Facilitation of Leadership Team Implementation Meetings, and co-facilitation of such meetings with district administration to discuss implementation and resolve problems.
- Facilitation of Progress Monitoring meetings to determine the progress the district is making in implementing PD Services
- Provision of technical support for the effective delivery of services by the consulting team
- Provision of instructional support, including modeling, coaching, and co-planning
- Collaboration with other consultants in the delivery of job-embedded services
- Maintenance of comprehensive documentation and reports of service

2. Build and maintain communication and collaboration with local and district school officials
- Initiate and hold meetings with the superintendent and other key officials in the district and state department to assure strong connectivity of Pearson SAS programs and services; resolve problems that arise
- Meet regularly onsite with school principals and staffs

3. Provide leadership and mentorship for assigned staff
- Facilitate regular opportunities for staff collaboration

4. Maintain current knowledge of:
- PD Services components and related SAS solutions
- The Common Core State Standards and related assessments, and, where necessary, standards and assessments established by the district and state in which service is being provided
- Developments in standards-aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment in English language arts and/or math
- Techology integration frameworks and initiatives in the state and district in which service is being provided

Qualifications
- Project management experience focused on service or implementation delivery
- Master's Degree or higher, focus on educational technology
- At least 3 years successful experience as a principal, staff developer (digital as well as face to face) or other district administrator in implementing technology initiatives
- Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher using various forms of technology and at least five years of successful experience as a K-12 professional
- Ability to provide leadership in a collaborative setting
- Experience with Elementary Pearson programs including ReadingStreet, Envision Math, Interactive Science, MyWorld Social Studies, SuccessMaker; or
- Experience with Secondary Pearson programs including PH Lit, Digits, PH Algebra (and other PH math titles), Write to Learn or Writing Coach, Science curriculum, Social Studies curriculum
- Experience with the application of multimedia to online and face-to-face workshops
- Experience with application of technology in K-12 classroom environment
- Experience using interactive software and hardware in the classroom
- Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Ability to provide strategic guidance to school and district leadership on achieving school improvement goals
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong planning and problem solving skills
- Strong skills in data analysis
- Knowledge of and the ability to function with various school and district organizational structures
- Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel and provide onsite logistical support

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
- Extensive experience with various technology hardware and applications, including desktops, laptops, Microsoft Office suite applications; wireless devices (e.g., wireless laptops, tablets, student response systems, etc.); Web page authoring applications, and interactive whiteboards
- Certification with Promethean is preferred
- Preferred experience with Pearson digital & Adobe products
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Knowledge of cognitive learning theories as applied to adult learning experiences
- Knowledge of effective professional development practices
- Knowledge of ISTE NETS standards]]>Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Project-Manager-Job/2401604/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Project-Manager-Job/2401604/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16375

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/28/2013
Job Location: US-UT-American Fork
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Marketing

Overview

Certiport (www.Certiport.com), a Pearson VUE company, prepares individuals with current and relevant digital skills and credentials for the competitive global workforce. These solutions are delivered by more than 12,000 Certiport Centers worldwide and include the official Microsoft Office certification program, the Microsoft Technology Associate certification program, the Adobe® Certified Associate certification
program, the CompTIA Strata^TM IT Fundamentals, the Autodesk® Certified User certification program, the Intuit® QuickBooks Certified User certification program and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®). As a leader in lifetime advancement through certification, Certiport values innovative individuals who aren't afraid to jump in and jumpstart their careers. We want you to advance, too! Hard-working, team-oriented employees develop in our energetic and dynamic organization.

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 162 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Market Analysis
- Direct the monitoring and assessment of market and competitive trends
- Conduct market research and develop buyer personas used in strategic product planning. --Understand the market’s buying cycles and buying centers
- Develop product messaging that compels customers to action
--Messaging and value proposition is contextualized to speak to the specific target audience
- Provide leadership and strategic planning for complex service delivery
--Identify customer requirements to be used for product planning and development
- Identify and develop appropriate Social Media presence
- Identify strategic event opportunities
- Analyze existing performance of legacy product and assess potential areas for improvement in updated messaging, market opportunities, and co-operative marketing partnerships

Business Planning and Strategy
- Develop and implement marketing strategy that supports short, mid and long-term company goals
- Work effectively across departments to ensure the program(s)/product(s) strategy is responsive to market/customer demands
Develop annual Product Marketing plan that provides strategic direction for program(s)/product(s)
- Monitor the financial performance of program(s)/product(s), and adoption rate
--Provide ongoing rollup reports to clients to review program success
- Provide strategic direction for development and execution of marketing strategies for deployment of new product lines
- Participate in strategic, operational and implementation product planning
- Attend quarterly Business Review meetings

Training and Support
- Direct the development and execution of sales team training regarding product knowledge, competitive analysis, product positioning, strategic selling, and market trends across all market segments pertaining to product
- Ensure internal sales and international partners are well equipped with information regarding new campaigns, promotions, and sustaining marketing efforts.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business or 5+ years product marketing experience.
--Master’s in Business Administration - preferred
- Pragmatic Marketing Certified - preferred
--Effective Product Marketing, desired
- Previous experience managing and motivating a cross functional team, preferred
- Experience with Education institutions, K-12 and Higher Ed, desired
- History of successful product launches and sustaining marketing efforts, desired

Skills/knowledge/abilities:
- Excellent Analytical Skills
--Ability to translate strategic product objectives into measurable actions and plans.
--Ability to take raw data and analyze to determine trends and patterns.
- Excellent communication skills
--Natural public speaker to audiences of all ranges from CxOs to students
--Ability to translate complex information into contextual consumable information
- Strong presentation and customer service skills
--Ability to present and engage a small to large audience.
--Confident leading webinars and fielding questions in a public setting.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Relationship building and maintenance skills required
- Attention to detail
--Signs off on final collateral pieces and campaigns
- Organizational skills
--Demonstrates a high skill-level with product launch processes
- Manages time and resources effectively
--Is able to set realistic timeframes for deadlines and is able to manage interdependencies in projects
- Proactive and self-starting
- Comfortable working independently and in team environment
- Must be a good listener and diplomat
- Creative, flexible with ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
- Expert utilizing Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc)

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Job ID: 2013-14933

# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 1/10/2013
Job Location: US-REMOTE LOCATION
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities



2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Candidates must have access to a major airport and live on West Coast (CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ, ID, MT, WY, CO) or in the South-West (NM, TX, LA, MS, OK, AR) or are willing to relocate.

Works at the discretion of the SVP responsible for Pearson’s 1:1 Learning strategy, solution and market development. The 1:1 Learning Development Manager (LDM) will support regional sales opportunities by calling on top level administrators such as Superintendents, district leaderships and their education teams in prospective 1:1 Learning school districts to build winning relationships for Pearson that lead to sales results and reference-able customers. This position requires the ability to work closely with a large number of sales personnel across multiple divisional groups with an expressed goal of closing new 1:1 Learning contracts.

You will make an impact in your first year in this role by:

· Identifying, pursuing and educating the sales channels on the Pearson 1:1 Learning Framework.

· The LDM will train and develop field sales staff on 1:1 Learning Framework, how to conduct an effective 1:1 Learning customer meeting and to ultimately close new 1:1 Learning customer contracts.

· Communicate feedback of district issues to Pearson leadership team.

· Determine specific customization needs in targeted accounts and communicate with your manager on a regular basis.

· Attend key state and national meetings and entertain key district personnel.

· Participate in campaign planning for 1:1 Learning regional Symposia to develop sales pipeline and create awareness of Pearson 1:1 Learning Framework.

· Participate and assist with proposal development for qualified school districts interested in a Pearson 1:1 Learning agreement.

Qualifications

Highly desirable candidates will have the following:
- Strategic sales thinker with a record of executing sales in a complex K-12 technology. Please include examples within your resume or cover letter.
- Independent contributor with 5+ years of selling complex K-12 technology with more than one offering.
- Personally negotiated complex 7+ figure agreements with school systems.
- Knowledge of urban, sub-urban and rural education as a teacher and/or school or district administrator.
- Experience in networking with superintendents, district administrators, teachers, supervisors and other district personnel. Established network of Superintendents and high level education leaders preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to effectively using technology in K12 education.
- Experience and in-depth knowledge of 1:1 Learning mobile computing deployments and related technology trends.
- Ability to travel 75% travel per month which includes overnights and flexibility to travel with short notice.
- Master’s or Doctorate of Education.
- Background in teaching or education administration.
- Previous management experience, although this is not a management role.

Required Qualifications:
- Conduct 1:1 Readiness Reviews that lead to clear and practical recommendations for districts looking to implement the Pearson 1:1 Learning Framework.
- Ability to conduct leadership conversations about effective strategies that leverage pervasive mobile computing to improve education.
- Ability to understand and persuasively articulate how Pearson digital products and services fit into a customer’s 1:1 Learning solution.
- Ability to connect with field sales staff and effectively impart knowledge so as to train those staff to be effective 1:1 Learning sales persons.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to a changing organization.
- Strong communication skills, both in writing and presentation.
- High learning curve when it comes to gaining knowledge of new and existing product lines.
- Can work in a start-up environment within a large corporation.
- Computer literacy with Apple and MS Office Products.
- College degree preferably in Education.

CB1

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Job ID: 2013-16972

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/19/2013
Job Location: US-TX-Austin
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Facilities

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the assigned supervisor or Manager, establish and administer a preventative maintenance program, energy conservation operation plan, general maintenance repairs and departmental training programs for the facilities maintenance staff and facilities. Provide supervision, oversight and evaluate the work of assigned maintenance technicians and outside vendors/contractors. Coordinate activities with applicable departments; inspect and troubleshoot maintenance work and perform other related work, as required.

Perform maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations or HVAC. Perform maintenance on buildings air compressors where applicable. Estimate time and material costs on projects. Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Possess the ability to interpret blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions. May require appropriate license as required by law. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with initial specifications and applicable, state, local or federal codes.

This position exists to provide the Facility with a physical environment that meets the functional, safety and quality needs of building occupants. The SR Maintenance Tech will have very frequent interaction with Facility Specialists and Facility Manager or Director. Requires very minimum instruction. Draws on diverse experiences from many years of experience to offer constructive methods and procedures. May orient, train, assign and check the work of assigned employees.

Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity. May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex maintenance problems and issues. Errors could cause delays to department or a project that may increase costs or timeframes.

Lead the maintenance staff and contracted maintenance activities by determining workloads and schedules; may develop, interpret and implement policies and procedures; and, ensure that staff is trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures.

Monitor contractor/vendor performance to ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed.

Special projects as assigned by the supervisor, Manager or Director.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Track department budgets for vendor services relating to mechanical, electrical and building systems.

Provide budget forecast for future planning.

Provide information on a continuing basis to the Facility Manager regarding systems/equipment that need to be replaced, repaired or updated.

Comply with and support the requirements of the security program and report observed security violations to your assigned manager, security staff or Site Security Team.

Learn basic CCTV and security/access control system hardware and software protocols and operation.

Qualifications
- Associates degree from a college, technical school or equivalent experience of 7 years in the Facilities field.
- Minimum of three (3) years in a lead capacity within a Facilities Maintenance Department.
- Planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing the work of staff and assigned vendors/contractors;
- Leading complex maintenance and repair tasks in area of assignment;
- Assisting in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department;
- Interpreting, applying and explaining complex codes, regulations and procedures;
- Inventorying and ordering equipment, supplies and materials;
- Preparing cost estimates, budgets, correspondence and status reports;
- Using, tact, initiative and sound judgment within general procedural guidelines;
- Using tools and operating equipment in the area of assignment;
- Communication and effective interaction with co-workers, managers, subordinates and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
- Strong PC skills and specifically able to use Microsoft Office plus the ability to access, read, modify and print AutoCAD drawings.
- Superior customer service and communication skills.
- Individual must be physically capable of safely operating a vehicle, possess a valid Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work as a member or a team, often cross-functional.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, with some ambiguity and stressful situations.
- Ability to implement Six Sigma and Lean techniques as related to the job assignment.

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Job ID: 2013-16661

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/11/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Denver
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Account Executive in Pearson Learning Solutions' Career sales team is responsible for increasing territory sales base by selling all Pearson Higher Education products and services to post-secondary private sector colleges and schools. This position will be responsible for the CO territory. The ideal job incumbent will be located within or near the territory.

Responsibilities include:
- Promote products and services to target specific private sector accounts.
- Conduct territory analysis to successfully determine account priorities, sales strategies and goals.
- Write territory plans and maintain business plans for each major account.
- Within the assigned budget, efficiently and accurately sample review copies to account decision-makers.
- Scout and report manuscripts from prospective authors, develop author candidates, and work through appropriate editorial staff to negotiate contracts.

This position requires travel to client locations in the CO area with some overnights possible.

Qualifications

Requirements:
- 3 to 5 year’s successful sales, education, or publishing experience required. Experience in the “for-profit” education sector preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software applications (Excel, Word, Access)
- General proficiency with Windows-driven application and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, plan, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven negotiation, needs and business analysis skills.
- Ability to travel to customer sites and company meetings as needed.]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Denver-Account-Executive-Colorado-Job-CO-80002/2541819/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Denver-Account-Executive-Colorado-Job-CO-80002/2541819/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS