Principal Learning Designer
Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
The Principal Learning Designer will be part of an elite team dedicated to optimizing learning within Pearson’s next generation of evidence-based, global technology products. The Principal Learning Designer will collaborate with product managers, content developers, user-experience designers, and researchers on a portfolio of technology products that includes platforms, tools, courseware, titles, mobile solutions, and adaptive learning environments.
Learning Research & Design Core Values: We use evidence to drive designs that make more impactful and enjoyable learning experiences.
The Principal Learning Designer will be responsible for these key functions:
The Principal Learning Designer must be an independent and technically-adept problem-solver, who can juggle multiple high-volume responsibilities with great autonomy and initiative in a remote environment, while always demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a solution-oriented attitude amidst a dynamic climate of rapid change. This position requires strong project management expertise, exceptional virtual office skills, and outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Pearson Learning Research & Design uses a dynamic model of flexible capacity in which this position may be requested to lead or contribute to other development efforts depending upon product release schedules. Thus, preference will be given to candidates with complementary skills in diversified areas related to online learning, innovation, and assessment.
The individual in this position may be deployed in projects across our K-12 and Higher Education businesses.
Ability to work remotely.
Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.
We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.
The information you provide will stay confidential, and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Formal education or equivalent experience:
Skills/knowledge/abilities:
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Primary Location: US-MA-Boston
Other Locations US-NJ-Hoboken, US-CA-San Francisco, US-RE-Remote, GB-GB-London
Work Locations: US-MA-Boston-501 Boylston 501 Boylston St Boston 02116
Job: Product Management
Organization: Global Product
Employee Status: Regular Employee
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Job Posting: Nov 13, 2019
Job Unposting: Ongoing
Schedule: Full-time Regular
Req ID: 1914893
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
About Pearson
We develop educational courseware, assessment, and technology-powered services that help people everywhere make progress in their lives through learning.
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