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Pearson is hiring a Head of Core Systems (RevOps). This role drives innovation and AI-enabled automation across core go-to-market systems, influencing strategy and adoption through cross-functional partnerships to improve execution and productivity across the revenue lifecycle.

Highlights

Lead innovation in Lead-to-Quote, Quote-to-Order, and Customer Success platforms.
Identify and prioritize AI and automation use cases embedded in GTM workflows.
Collaborate with Enablement and Change teams to ensure adoption of AI and system innovations.
Support readiness for GTM changes by embedding intelligence and automation in workflows.
Partner across Sales Ops, Marketing Ops, CS Ops, RevOps Intelligence, IT/D&T, Finance, and HR.
Translate business problems into practical, scalable innovation use cases with measurable outcomes.
Influence roadmaps and strategic priorities alongside Core Systems, Enablement, and RevOps leaders.
Required proximity to Seattle, New York, or willingness to work with Pearson's Hoboken, NJ office.
Minimum full-time salary range between $190,000 and $340,000 annually, plus eligibility for annual incentives.
Senior enterprise role with deep expertise in GTM systems, processes, and AI application focusing on value creation and execution enablement.

Head of Core Systems (RevOps) Full Description

Head of Core Systems (RevOps)

The Head of Core Systems (RevOps) is responsible for shaping, driving, and embedding innovation across core GTM systems, with a specific focus on AI‑enabled use cases, automation, and intelligent execution across the revenue lifecycle.

At L40, this role operates as a high‑impact enterprise partner and thought leader, influencing strategy, roadmaps, and adoption outcomes without owning full enterprise accountability. The role focuses on design, prioritization, and enablement of innovation, working through cross‑functional leaders and delivery teams to ensure solutions are practical, adopted, and value‑driven.

This role bridges business needs, systems capabilities, and AI opportunity, ensuring innovation is grounded in GTM reality and supports execution, productivity, and scale.

Location

Candidates must be adjacent to Seattle, New York or able to work with the Hoboken (NJ) office.

Scope & Focus Areas

Core GTM Systems (Influence & Design)

Lead‑to‑Quote (CRM, seller workflows, demand flow)
Quote‑to‑Order (CPQ, pricing, approvals, booking)
Customer Success platforms (post‑sale lifecycle, renewals, expansion)

AI & Intelligent Automation

Identification and shaping of AI‑enabled use cases embedded in GTM workflows
Automation, insights, and decision support across seller, manager, and operator experiences

Adoption & Enablement (Partnership‑Driven)

Influence enablement, learning, and change approaches required for adoption
Ensure innovation is usable, understandable, and embedded in day‑to‑day work

Key Responsibilities

AI Innovation & Opportunity Identification

Identify, frame, and prioritise AI and automation opportunities across Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and RevOps
Translate business problems into clear innovation use cases with measurable outcomes
Stay close to emerging AI trends, tools, and risks relevant to GTM systems

Roadmap Shaping & Strategic Influence

Partner with Core Systems, Enablement, and RevOps leaders to shape roadmaps and priorities
Contribute to business cases, value hypotheses, and adoption considerations
Influence sequencing based on business readiness, data maturity, and change impact

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Act as a connector and integrator across Sales Ops, Marketing Ops, CS Ops, Enablement, RevOps Intelligence, IT/D&T, Finance, and HR
Translate complex needs into practical, scalable innovation concepts
Support governance forums with insight, analysis, and recommendations

Adoption, Change & Value Realisation

Partner with Enablement and Change teams to ensure AI and system innovations are adopted
Monitor early signals of adoption and usage; surface risks and improvement opportunities
Help teams understand not just how solutions work, but why they matter

Execution Readiness & Intelligent GTM

Support readiness for GTM changes (segmentation, forecasting, pricing, compensation) by embedding intelligence and automation into workflows
Partner with RevOps Intelligence to ensure solutions are data‑informed and insight‑driven

Key Stakeholders

Core Systems Leadership
Sales, Marketing & Customer Success Operations
RevOps Intelligence & Business Architecture
Enablement & Learning Teams
IT / Digital & Technology
Finance, Deal Desk & Compensation
BU and Regional GTM Leaders

This role reflects L40 senior enterprise contribution, including:

Enterprise‑level influence without full functional ownership
Accountability for shaping outcomes through partnership
Deep expertise in systems, GTM processes, and AI application
Focus on value creation, adoption, and execution enablement
Operates with a medium‑ to long‑term horizon, supporting capability building and innovation maturity

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 minimum full-time salary range is between $ 190,000 to $340,000 annually.

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

Applications will be accepted through May 8, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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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.

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