Senior Program Manager: AI-Enabled Transformation

Pearson; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Program Manager for Business Transformation & AI Enablement to lead cross-functional programs, translate business needs into practical AI-enabled solutions, and modernize finance and operations processes. The role blends program management, business analysis, and transformation to drive measurable value across the organization.

The candidate will manage portfolios, collaborate with Finance, technology partners, and global teams, and pilot responsible

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects or programs with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, dependencies, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes.
• Experience in business analysis, process improvement, operational transformation, or comparable discipline.
• Practical experience using AI, automation, analytics, or digital tools to improve business work with demonstrable outcomes.
• Strong financial and data literacy with ability to reconcile information and communicate implications.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365; strong Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot, Visio, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product-development and business-transformation initiatives from discovery through delivery and transition to operations.
• Build integrated plans across waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery environments; adapt the approach to the work.
• Provide concise, evidence-based reporting for project teams, sponsors, governance forums, Finance, and senior leaders.
• Develop and improve tools and dashboards to ensure information is accessible and actionable.
• Partner with Finance for day-to-day financial and capacity reporting, visibility and troubleshooting.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

AI enablement

Stakeholder management

Financial literacy

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Copilot

Excel

Azure DevOps

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Program Manager for Business Transformation & AI Enablement to lead cross-functional programs, translate business needs into practical AI-enabled solutions, and modernize finance and operations processes. The role blends program management, business analysis, and transformation to drive measurable value across the organization.

The candidate will manage portfolios, collaborate with Finance, technology partners, and global teams, and pilot responsible