Project Manager, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant

Some out of hours may be required to fulfil international working.

The nature of the role may change in different phases of the program, e.g., designing globally initially and then supporting local implementation.

Significant travel may be required, with peaks and troughs of travel at certain stages of the program. All travel will be in line with Pearson travel policy (available on request).

• Develop detailed end-to-end project plan for the rollout to country/group of countries, pulling together the deliverables and outputs from the various TEP work streams into a cohesive plan.
• Track, monitor, and accurately report on progress against country/countries' rollout plan.
• Track, monitor, and accurately report on country-specific risks and issues.
• Resolve issues and barriers to achieving the end-to-end plan by working with the TEP Program work streams to mitigate and resolve issues impacting the relevant country plan.
• Track, monitor, and challenge work streams on progress and project performance towards country rollouts.
• Communicate project performance via status reports and updates to senior leaders in the country as required, ensuring all are aware of project scope and progress.
• Communicate in line with communications and program plans with team and wider stakeholders.
• Work with relevant teams to ensure business readiness plan for the country is agreed and manage progress against that plan to ensure successful go-live.
• Work closely with colleagues to agree on, e.g., test plans, retirement of legacy systems, end-user training plans, and cutover plans, all meeting country's requirements and overall go-live timelines.

All of the above are to be delivered in line with the overall HR project plans.

• Strong demonstrable project management experience gained in a global matrix environment.
• Highly organized and capable planner, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of influencing senior-level management and stakeholders, as well as the ability to liaise and influence at all levels within Pearson and/or relevant customer and third-party organizations.
• Ability to work on own initiative but integrated within a global program structure.
• Ability to build relationships and trust with key stakeholders to support program delivery and use collaborative approaches where appropriate.
• Experience of global HR transformation or global IT program rollouts working with an integration partner would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of HCM Fusion or Taleo systems would be an advantage.
• Experience of working in a matrixed and virtual environment.
• Ability to work with a number of stakeholders - internally, within Pearson, and internationally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks at one time.
• Ability to work with a global customer base and different cultures.
• Some out-of-hours working to support the global organisation.
• Ability to build internal confidence in a situation of consistent change.