**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 Responsibilities** **Project & 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. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Program Management **Job Family:** ENTERPRISE **Organization:** Corporate Marketing & Communications **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** **Req ID:** 21798 \#LI-REMOTE