Role Title : Engineering Manager – Insights & Recommendations

Description : We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Insights & Recommendations Scrum Team for Pearson Learning Studio (PLS) product. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in data systems, analytics, and modern web application frameworks. You will drive execution, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality delivery across a distributed team primarily located in India and Sri Lanka.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with proven people's leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data-driven applications.

Provide hands-on technical guidance in SQL, data analytics pipelines, ReactJS, and Java-based backend systems.

Design and oversee data models, analytics workflows, and performance optimization strategies.

Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and system reliability.

Participate in technical design reviews and contribute directly when necessary.

Team Leadership & Management

Manage and mentor a distributed Scrum team located primarily in India and Sri Lanka.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and regular coaching.

Drive Agile best practices including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

Partner with Product, Design, and Analytics teams to align engineering execution with business priorities.

Execution & Delivery

Own delivery timelines and ensure predictable, high-quality releases.

Identify risks early and proactively mitigate technical or operational blockers.

Improve development processes and engineering efficiency across distributed teams.

Required Qualifications

6+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading software development teams.

10+ years of overall experience in the software and technology industry.

Strong hands-on expertise in:

SQL & data analytics

ReactJS

Java

Experience building data-driven web applications and analytics platforms.

Demonstrated experience managing geographically distributed teams.

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with data visualization tools and analytics frameworks.

Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Experience scaling high-performance engineering teams.

This is a hybrid work setup, where the candidate will be required to work three days onsite at our Hoboken office.

Applications will be accepted through February 10. This window may be extended depending on business needs. 

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:   

The full-time salary range for this role is $160,000–$180,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here

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