IT Application Portfolio Manager

Role: IT Application Portfolio Manager

Company: Pearson

Division: English Language Learning

Location: Madrid, Spain (Remote or Hybrid*)

*If you live in Madrid, you will be able to enjoy our brand-new office because we a have a remote / hybrid working model policy in place

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 (ELL): 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 : Are you passionate about Application Management and eager to be part of an exciting venture? We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our team as an IT Application Portfolio Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing a portfolio of projects within ELL organization. This position includes to ensure that applications and products ‘projects align with strategic objectives, are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. This role involves coordinating different stakeholders and providing strategic direction on the areas of responsibility. The IT portfolio manager should not only be comfortable talking with high-level business leaders about individual portfolios, but also help us define a roadmap for companywide operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of applications from inception to retirement. Application simplification.

• To foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, providing mentorship, and ensuring effective communication and coordination.

• To ensure that ELL applications and products are maintained according to industry best practices, standards, covering security requirements.

• To ensure governance and supportability of products and applications.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization to enhance the efficiency, performance, and value of ELL IT applications and products governance. This soliciting feedback to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• End to end ELL Privacy for ELL Division, including the implementation of privacy tools, policies, and procedures in alignment DPO strategies.

• Partner with DPO office to align on the Enterprise Privacy and Compliance strategy and priorities.

• Managing security risks to prevent potential threats for ELL.

• Drive adoption of security and privacy policies and procedures across ELL products

• Drive security and privacy trainings and awareness across the ELL

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Most important skill: self-drive, proactiveness, and passion for work. We are building a vibrant team and these attributes are essential

• Proven experience in Governance/Privacy Management.

• Proven experience in ITIL and risk management

• Knowledge of governance tools and best practices.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, PMI, Risk Management) preferred.

• Budget management experience would be a plus.

• Experience of Agile methodology would be a plus.

• Expert in reporting tools is a plus.

• Experience coordinating different stakeholders at different levels being able to build a strong and proactive relationships.

• Leadership and Communication skills, being able to elevate the work to senior management and influence senior stakeholders.

Our Benefits:

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

• Life insurance

• Food & Transport Allowance

• Flexible work schedule

• Discounts on books and access to digital content and other development and training

• International environment

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 15438