Project Manager — The Studio

Location: Hybrid (Mainly Remote)
 

About Pearson Studio

Pearson’s Studio is the in-house creative engine powering Pearson’s global brand. We bring ideas to life — connecting creativity, strategy, and execution to build a unified Pearson brand experience across every touchpoint.

The Studio acts as a center of excellence, partnering with business units worldwide to deliver world-class creative, marketing, and brand expression.

About the Role

The Studio Project Manager is the operational heartbeat of The Studio, ensuring creative projects move smoothly from brief to final delivery. You’ll own and manage the team’s project management system (Wrike) and work closely with the Strategic Creative Operations Manager to keep workflows clear, deadlines tight, and priorities aligned.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure, communication, and process, acting as the central connector between creatives, operations, and business partners.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Workflow Management

Manage day-to-day operations in Wrike — including intake, timelines, task assignments, and project progression

Partner with the Strategic Creative Operations Manager to prioritise workload and ensure accurate resource allocation

Build, maintain, and improve Studio workflows and templates for efficiency and consistency

Monitor deadlines and deliverables to keep projects on schedule and within scope

Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders

Operational Excellence & Process

Serve as the Wrike expert — leading training, troubleshooting, and optimisation across teams

Develop and document process improvements to streamline collaboration between creative, marketing, and business partners

Support the intake and briefing process, ensuring project requests are clear and actionable

Track project dependencies, risks, and blockers, escalating when needed

Maintain high levels of organisation and communication across concurrent projects

Team Support & Collaboration

Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day Studio operations

Collaborate closely with Creative Leads and Account Directors on timelines and deliverables

Help foster a culture of operational excellence, reducing friction so creatives can focus on doing their best work

Partner with teams across Global Brand, Marketing, and Offshore Production to ensure alignment

About You

You’re an organiser, communicator, and problem-solver in equal measure. You love process, clarity, and structure, and you thrive in environments where creativity meets operational discipline. You enjoy keeping complex projects moving smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

Essential:

4+ years of project management experience in a creative or marketing environment

Master-level proficiency with Wrike (or similar tools) — dashboards, automations, reporting, custom workflows

Strong understanding of creative workflows (design, copy, motion, digital production)

Excellent organisation and communication skills

Proven ability to build and optimise processes that improve efficiency

Bonus:

PMP or similar certification

Experience managing projects across global or hybrid creative teams

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be the anchor of The Studio, enabling creative excellence through structure, clarity, and rhythm. This is your chance to help build and refine the operational backbone of a world-class in-house creative agency, empowering teams to deliver exceptional work at scale.