Senior Program Manager: Transformation & AI Enablement

Pearson; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Program Manager in Boston to lead cross-functional business transformation and AI enablement initiatives. The role blends program management, business analysis, process improvement, and finance, partnering with technology and global stakeholders to modernize operations.

The candidate will drive discovery through implementation, with emphasis on responsible AI-enabled solutions, governance, reporting, and scalable operating practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading complex programs with scope, schedule, and budget accountability.
• Experience in business analysis, process improvement, or operational transformation.
• Practical experience using AI/automation to improve business work and outcomes.
• Strong financial and data literacy with ability to build clear analyses and communicate implications.

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 and tailor approach to work.
• Provide concise, evidence-based reporting for sponsors, governance forums, Finance, and senior leaders.
• Develop and improve tools and dashboards to ensure information is actionable.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled delivery

Financial & data literacy

Executive communication

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Copilot

Visio

SharePoint

Azure DevOps

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Program Manager in Boston to lead cross-functional business transformation and AI enablement initiatives. The role blends program management, business analysis, process improvement, and finance, partnering with technology and global stakeholders to modernize operations.

The candidate will drive discovery through implementation, with emphasis on responsible AI-enabled solutions, governance, reporting, and scalable operating practices.