Principal, Technology Business Partner

Data Program Strategy Lead

The Global Data organization is seeking a Strategic Lead to help define and drive the transformation of our team’s delivery model in service of the delivery of Data Products. In partnership with the Data Program organization, the Strategy Lead translates our organization’s multiyear strategy into actionable deliverables from which Program can drive org-wide adoption. The ideal candidate will help champion our strategic vision and make recommendations for sustainable processes to support the health and continued maturity of our operational model.

Process Transformation

• Lead the development of strategic frameworks, operating models, governance structures, and organizational clarity initiatives that enable scalable execution and improved business engagement across the Data organization.
• Establish and manage portfolio-level planning and execution processes across strategic Data initiatives, ensuring alignment on priorities, dependencies, risks, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Assess current operating practices and recommend improvements informed by industry benchmarks, modern delivery methodologies, and organizational transformation best practices.

Delivery Management

• Establish governance structures, operating cadences, and decision-making frameworks that support scalable execution across Global Data initiatives.
• Partner with Global Data leadership to improve delivery maturity, execution predictability, and operational effectiveness as the organization evolves toward a product-oriented operating model.
• Drive portfolio-level visibility, accountability, and alignment across strategic initiatives, including priorities, dependencies, risks, and outcomes in partnership with the Data Program team and organizational leadership.
• Partner with Data Program to support execution across complex, cross-functional Data initiatives by establishing delivery structures, governance mechanisms, and operational rhythms that improve transparency, accountability, and predictability.
• Support definition of delivery governance standards, decision-making frameworks, escalation paths, and operating cadences that support scalable execution.
• Partner with leadership to evolve delivery and operational models that improve organizational effectiveness and execution maturity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or management, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related experience; MBA, PMP, CBAP
• 5+ years of experience in leading transformation (enterprise, op model, process modernization, change initiatives)
• Experience leading corporate, business unit and/or product strategy
• Ability to adapt, bringing stakeholders and customers along, quickly
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Relationship building and the ability to influence without authority
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who independently identify opportunities rather than waiting for requirements.
• Leadership (direct management) experience is preferred but not required.

Applications will be accepted through 6/19/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range is between $120,000 - $170,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .

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Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: OCTO

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 24542

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