Information Technology, VP Business Partner Continental Europe

Pearson ,
London, Greater London
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Information Technology, VP Business Partner Continental Europe 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Information Technology Business Partner role to support our Continental Europe business region. The IT Business Partner role centres on achieving business and technology convergence. This is best described as a working relationship where IT and business units are intertwined, almost inseparable. Key Responsibilities Act as trusted technology partner for business leadership: + Build strong relationships, and represent Technology within Business Units and Vice Versa at Leadership, (SVP, VP and Director levels) + Understand and help to refine business strategy + Partners closely with business leadership and cross-functional business teams to scope and deliver technology programs that align to business growth and profitability objectives. + Provides Technology related advice and recommendations, based on expertise and experience, to address business needs and ensure effective delivery + Creates and owns compelling business cases + Negotiates on objective prioritization based on business imperatives, resource capacity, funding, etc. + Communicates hard messages by putting them into the right context or perspective. Culture and Communication + Promote delivery and good practice through communication - blogs, town halls, attendance at events (both internal and external) + Articulate complex technology challenges/opportunities in accessible terms to non technical audiences + Support the business to identify, manage and monitor business stakeholders who may affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by decisions, activities and outcomes related to products and services + Clearly communicate ways of working between business units and technology; making the path for engagement and mutual accountability clear for all stakeholders Portfolio planning, governance, ways of working and value realisation + Partner with Portfolio Management teams to Identify opportunities to improve flow from portfolio planning, investment approval and delivery + Act as gateway for new demand from business to Technology delivery teams + Ensure delivery governance best practice is in place, and identify opportunities to improve + Hold technology teams to account for delivering commitments - identifying areas for improvement + Ensure that maximum benefit is gained from products and services supplied to achieve satisfaction for the customer and learner + Actively support delivery programmes and projects, developing and deploying solutions to market. + Establish functional operating and program budget, manage progress towards budgetary targets, and establish plans to meet savings objectives. Support and drive innovation + Partner with business teams to innovate in the right way - promoting discipline and learning + Identify, introduce and establish support for new technologies to meet business needs + Proactively identify opportunities to simplify and optimize technology solutions. + Provide insight into technology trends that will help sustain and improve customer experience. Talent and progression + Provide direct leadership and career development of technology team members + Promote positive team dynamics through coaching, mentorship, and constant communication to reinforce the continued alignment to business priorities. Develop and promote technology partnership + Work with Partnerships team and Procurement to establish and develop partnerships with vendors and partners that can contribute towards business objectives. 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 Experience + Minimum 10 years' experience in IT industry, preferably in a multi-national company + Minimum 5 years IT leadership and cross-functional & global people/team management experience + Experience as an IT leader in a retail environment or education industry, strongly preferred + Outstanding leadership and team management skill with a proven track record of demonstrated leadership capabilities and behaviours + Strong communication and influencing skills + Good organizational and time management skills (highly self-directed and able to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent and competing cha

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