Software Engineering Manager

Role: Software Engineering Manager

Location: Bangalore

As an Engineering Manager at Pearson, you will lead a team of engineers focused on developing and enhancing features for our industry-leading digital credentialing platform. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a collaborative team culture, and delivering high-quality software solutions that support the strategic objectives of the Enterprise business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development



• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.



• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support career development for direct reports.



• Champion Pearson's values and essential behaviors within the team.



• Technical Delivery



• Oversee the design, implementation, and deployment of Credly features, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.



• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions on schedule.



• Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability through effective code reviews and best practices.



• Operational Excellence



• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, testing, and operational practices.



• Monitor and optimize team performance, resource allocation, and project delivery.



• Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges proactively.



• Stakeholder Engagement



• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product, Sales, and Enterprise leadership.



• Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, status updates, and strategic discussions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing software engineering teams, ideally in a SaaS or enterprise technology environment.



• Strong technical background in software development, architecture, and cloud technologies.



• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex features and projects on time and within scope.



• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.



• Experience with Agile methodologies and modern development practices.



• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.

Why Join Pearson

• Be part of a global leader in digital credentialing and learning technology.



• Work on impactful products that empower individuals and organizations worldwide.



• Grow your career in a supportive, innovative, and mission-driven environment.

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.

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Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 22765