Senior Software Engineering Manager - AI

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager – Pearson Learning Studio Pearson Learning Studio (PLS): We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead and scale our Agentic Workflow engineering organization within the Pearson Learning Studio (PLS) product. This leader will oversee a team of 8–16 engineers across multiple Scrum pods , driving both technical excellence and strong people leadership in a globally distributed environment (India and Sri Lanka). This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of people development, execution at scale, and data-driven product engineering . You will be responsible not just for delivery, but for building a high-performing, engaged engineering organization . Key Responsibilities: Organizational & People Leadership (Primary Focus) Lead, manage, and scale a distributed engineering team of 10–20 engineers , including senior engineers and team leads. Build a strong leadership bench by mentoring tech leads and emerging managers. Drive performance management , including goal setting, regular feedback, and career development plans. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, psychological safety, and continuous learning . Manage hiring, onboardi...