Vice President Strategy & Innovation
Company: Pearson
Location: Chandler
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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Job Description:
We are the world's learning company with more than 24,000
employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class
educational content and assessment,powered by services and
technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized
learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so
do people. We value diversity and inclusion. We value the power of
inclusive culture, so we embed diversity and inclusion in
everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where
differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and
accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all
employees are given the chance to reach their full
potential.Through our talent, we believe that diversity and
inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are
at the center of our company. We are committed to a sustainable
environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow,
and thrive. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse
and inclusive workforce please click here.
(https://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html)
Position Summary: The VP Strategy & Innovation will be responsible
for building an innovation strategy and designing and driving an
innovation agenda that builds on Pearson Online Learning Services'
leading position in Online Program Management and Virtual
Education. Reporting to the Managing Director and operating as a
member of the leadership team, this role focuses on digital
innovation for products, programs, and services (new and existing)
for Academic Partners and Learners. By owning the product
lifecycle, enhances product management capability and processes
applied to service design and delivery. Responsible for overall
strategy and the design, testing and establishment of new business
models - in service of academic partners and in the
direct-to-consumer space. Key Responsibilities: Working with the
leadership team to shape and define POLS' innovative products
strategy, including which markets to enter, articulating, and
refining our competitive advantage, key growth opportunities and
trends to focus on, drawing on market trends, insights from
adjacent markets, customer feedback and developments in EdTech.
Working closely with the Business Development team to define and
drive key opportunities to invest in, including the development of
business cases and plans to grow and the development of new
business models with global scale. Lead on innovation, including
the development of an innovation framework, ensuring successful
incubation models are transitioned effectively to business as
usual. Shepherding new business models along the developing
Innovation Framework, applying the appropriate "kill / pivot"
strategies when required. Building an investment and innovation
framework aligned to the overall strategy, including an approach to
partnering or investing in startups / early-stage firms working
with colleagues across Pearson. Representing Pearson Online
Learning Services externally and internally at senior levels,
including Pearson's Executive Management. Maintaining currency with
the education space and forecasting trends and opportunities within
it. Working closely with senior leadership team colleagues to
enable appropriate allocation of resources to incubation models,
and expansion initiatives within existing lines of business The
successful candidate must have extensive experience in and
knowledge of the education sector as well as a profound
understanding of how to deliver education services in a digital
environment and increasingly in a direct-to-consumer model. They
should be comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders within
Pearson and across the global education network. Experience of
working in international education environments is a plus. Required
Skills: Proven track record of identifying and defining growth
opportunities, within a business or through consultancy, leveraging
data and analytics to build the supporting business case for
investment. Experience in management consulting, business strategy,
strategic finance, or M&A required. Ability to align colleagues
and resources around incubating opportunities to ensure accurate
appraisal and implementation if successful. Ability to influence
within and across Divisions, experience partnering with
cross-functional teams is required. Experience of diagnosing
customer hot spots and solving for them in collaboration with
product. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with
exceptional attention to detail. Strong commitment to timelines,
accuracy, and professionalism. Team leader, team player and
positive attitude in a results-driven environment. Ability to work
in a fast-paced, changing environment with all levels of
management. Entrepreneurial, 'hands on' style who can delegate
tasks and hold others accountable for delivery in a high growth
environment. Strong skills in strategic thinking and
implementation, commercial acumen, and negotiation. Understands the
role that culture and building strong teams plays in company
success. Ability to rally a large group of people towards key
goals, strong verbal and written communications, and interpersonal
interactions (e.g., partnering, collaboration, conflict management,
and consulting). Demonstrated capability in cross-functional
leadership and experience working in a matrix environment. Ability
to diagnose and address opportunities to improve and drive positive
change through the organization whilst effectively handling
conflict. Passion for driving performance against goals while
creating a positive, fun, and productive environment. Demonstrated
ability to formulate strategy and lead the implementation of
operational initiatives to meet it. Strong organization,
analytical, and motivating skills. Collaborative communication
style builds relationships with other departments, not barriers.
Personal Characteristics: A combination of personality
traits-collaborative, honesty, integrity, intensity, and
passion-necessary to blend with the rest of the executive
management team. Capable and mature with "fire in the belly" and a
bias for action. Strong empathy, problem solving. Education:
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