Role: MarTech Director - Digital & E-Commerce

Company: Pearson

Division: English Language Learning

Location: Madrid (Remote work optional)

About Pearson:

Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.

About English Language Learning:

In the English Language Learning (ELL) business unit, we aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn and improve English language skills. Our main focus is on committed learners from around the world, who are motivated by outcomes because they want to reach their full potential through learning English.

About the role:

Do you want to be part of the biggest digital transformation in the EdTech and help people around the world to learn languages and realise their dreams? The English Language Learning (ELL) division of Pearson is looking for a talented and motivated professional to join our growing team as Director for Digital Presence and e-Business. In this exciting role you will ramp up and lead a team of technical experts to drive the digital transformation of ELL around E-Commerce, WebCMS, CRM, and digital analytics. Reporting to the ELL CTO you will support defining and executing the digital transformation strategy in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales and Product teams.

High Level Responsibilities

• Ramp up and lead teams of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise

• Create a vision and a strategy for the digital transformation of ELL in the MarTech and ecommerce space in alignment with key stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Products and Central Technology teams

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the global rollout and evolution of the ELL ecommerce and WebCMS platforms in alignment with business objectives.

• Oversee the CRM journey of ELL in adopting Salesforce suite in partnership with central technology teams

• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and ongoing maintenance.

• Drive technical innovation and excellence, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and industry best practices.

• Ensure Compliance and Security of applications and platforms in the portfolio of responsibility

• Manage technical debt and prioritize system enhancements to improve maintainability and efficiency.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging knowledge sharing, learning, and professional growth within the engineering team.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and frameworks, and make recommendations for their adoption when appropriate.

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Build a sourcing strategy for development and manage contracts and relationship with external vendors

• Align with the ELL Chief Architect and the Enterprise Architecture team on global solutions to adopt

About you

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Software engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

• Relevant experience in managing SW engineering teams in a complex and matrix organization as well as in building relationships with senior stakeholders

• Proven experience in rollout and evolution of global ecommerce solutions

• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and software engineering methodologies

• Relevant knowledge of MarTech and ecommerce solutions including Adobe Experience Manager, Big Commerce, Salesforce (Marketing, Sales and Service Cloud) and proven track record of deployment of those solutions at scale

• Strong data driven mindset and knowledge of data analytics solutions, Tagging, Search & Content Marketing, SEO

• Ability to build agile and high performing teams that can deliver business value in short period of time

• Experience in managing contracts and external vendors

• Passion for education and learning

• Experience in working with multinational, multicultural and distributed teams

Pearson’s Benefits:

• 24 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every 2 years of continuous service up to 30 days)

• Private medical insurance

• Life insurance Policy

• Food & Transport Allowance

• Work-Life Balance Benefits

• Family Benefits

• Complementary Benefits

• Development and Training Benefits

• Access to Pearson+: Pearson´s digital library

• Discounts on books

• Development and training: a wide access to internal learning platforms and development plan

Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture wheredifferences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.

Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.

How to apply: Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Pearson. Please submit an updated CV and cover letter (optional) in English. If you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

We look forward to receiving your application - Pearson Recruitment

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 12389

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