Lead, Programme Management

The Lead, Programme Management is the senior programme leader for TOpS, accountable for creating an integrated, controlled, and evidence-led view of programme delivery across the annual National Curriculum Test cycle, remediation, mobilisation, and service improvement. The role leads the Programme Management Office and coordinates operational, technology, data, customer, commercial, and supplier delivery to achieve contractual outcomes and demonstrate delivery confidence to Pearson executives and the client. This position converts strategy and contractual obligations into executable plans, establishes clear ownership and decision rights, and provides transparent reporting on progress, delivery confidence, risk, dependencies, and emerging threats.