Advanced Specialist, Program Manager

Pearson is transforming how 160 million learners and thousands of employees experience AI — and we need someone to make that change land with people, not just on systems. This role leads enterprise AI change management for Pearson, owning the communities, content, and communications that turn our AI strategy into everyday action across every business unit.

Reporting directly to the AI Strategy & Governance lead in the AI Center for Enablement, you will be the S&G function's authority on change management and AI literacy — working through influence across HR, Corporate communications, Brand, and Business Units.

Lead change. Design and own Pearson's enterprise AI change management strategy — stakeholder analysis, readiness planning, and execution for major AI rollouts, governance changes, and tool adoptions.

Own the community. Build and run the AI Adoption Partners Programme — Pearson's embedded AI ambassador network — from role design and onboarding through curriculum, community management, and outcomes measurement (targeting ≥80% of partners reporting they feel equipped).

Build the content. Create persona-based AI literacy resources — guides, toolkits, playbooks, and training — that make responsible AI accessible and motivating for every employee level and function.

Shape the narrative. Craft and coordinate the internal AI change communications calendar alongside Brand/CMC, translating complex AI strategy into clear, compelling narratives using Smart Brevity principles — ensuring messaging is concise, actionable, and easy to apply for executives, managers, and frontline staff.

Measure what matters. Track adoption health through KPI dashboards and surveys; synthesise insights; and report programme performance to senior leadership and the AI Strategy Council.

Work across the enterprise. Coordinate with HR, L&D, Legal, and Business Unit leaders to align the adoption programme to Pearson's people strategy and ensure it scales across geographies.