Senior Software Engineering Manager - AI

*Senior Engineering Manager – Pearson Learning Studio** **Pearson Learning Studio (PLS)** We are seeking a **Senior Engineering Manager** to lead and scale our Agentic Workflow engineering organization within the Pearson Learning Studio (PLS) product. This leader will oversee a team of **8–16 engineers across multiple Scrum pods** , driving both **technical excellence and strong people leadership** in a globally distributed environment (India and Sri Lanka). This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of **people** **development, execution at scale, and data-driven product engineering** . You will be responsible not just for delivery, but for **building a high-performing, engaged engineering organization** . **Key Responsibilities** **Organizational & People Leadership (Primary Focus)** + Lead, manage, and scale a distributed engineering team of **10–20 engineers** , including senior engineers and team leads. + Build a strong leadership bench by mentoring tech leads and emerging managers. + Drive **performance management** , including goal setting, regular feedback, and career development plans. + Foster a culture of **ownership, accountability, psychological safety, and continuous learning** . + Manage hiring, onboarding, and team capacity planning to support business growth. + Ensure high levels of **team engagement, retention, and productivity** across geographies. **Execution & Delivery Excellence** + Own end-to-end delivery for the Insights & Recommendations domain across multiple Scrum teams. + Establish **predictable execution rhythms** , ensuring on-time, high-quality releases. + Partner with Product, Design, and Analytics to translate strategy into **clear engineering roadmaps** . + Identify risks early and proactively remove organizational, technical, or process bottlenecks. + Drive **operational excellence** , including metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives. **Technical Leadership & Strategy** + Provide architectural oversight for **data-driven applications** , analytics pipelines, and web platforms. + Guide teams on best practices in **SQL, data systems, ReactJS, and Java-based services** . + Ensure scalable system design, performance optimization, and reliability. + Lead technical design reviews and promote sound engineering decisions across teams. + Balance **hands-on involvement (as needed)** with effective delegation to senior engineers and tech leads. **Agile & Cross-Functional Leadership** + Champion Agile best practices across multiple teams (planning, backlog management, retrospectives). + Align engineering efforts with **business outcomes and customer impact** . + Collaborate with global stakeholders across time zones with strong communication discipline. + Drive transparency through clear reporting, stakeholder updates, and data-driven decision-making. **Required Qualifications** + **8+ years of engineering leadership experience** , including managing teams of **10+ engineers** . + **12+ years of overall experience** in software engineering. + Proven experience **scaling and leading distributed engineering teams** across geographies. + Strong technical background in: + SQL & data analytics systems + ReactJS + Java-based backend systems + Demonstrated success in delivering **data-driven platforms or analytics products** . + Strong experience with **Agile/Scrum at scale (multiple teams)** . + Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills. + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience building or leading **high-performing engineering organizations at** **scale** . + Experience in education technology and Learning science. + Familiarity with **cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)** . + Experience with **data visualization and analytics frameworks** . + Prior experience managing **managers or tech leads (second-line leadership)** . _This is a hybrid work setup, where the candidate will be required to work three days onsite at our Hoboken office._ _Applications will be accepted through April 24. 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 for this role is between $200,000 - $215,000_ _This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is_ here **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 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 . **Job:** Engineering **Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY **Organization:** Higher Education **Schedule:** FULL_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 23658

Created: 2026-04-13