<p><img alt="" src="/logo/0000000233/260_PMO.JPG" style="height:300px; width:882px" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Operations Executive</span></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.</span></span></p> <div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><font face="verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Position Description </strong></font></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">The Operation Executive role will be involved in operations of Pearson Technical Operation (TechOps) department and ensure all the correspondence with Admin team, work with HR team, support Technical Operation team when needed and requested. Candidate will be reporting to the Administrating Manager and must have a background in IT with a basic understanding of the terms and processes in an IT environment. The working hours would be 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><br /> <span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Roles and responsibilities</strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Administer activities involving purchase of equipment, maintenance of procurement, housekeeping, safety and security</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Monitor the Admin/facilities budget and report to management on variances. Ensure cost control measures are implemented</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Assist with project management, cost optimization as well as implementing Business expansion plans</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Maintain a good relationship with Contractors and Vendors that provide services to Pearson Lanka</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Implement efficient processes and maintain process documents pertaining to the area of interest and purview</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Asset management of all Pearson assets across multiple locations</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Event management, organizing meetings, conferences, making travel arrangements and hotel reservations for guests & foreign delegates</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Liaising and coordinating with other departments within Pearson and establish a good working relationship</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Provide administration related information to all employees and guide the Admin team on day to day tasks</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Actively participate and advice the Leadership Team on any strategic business planning, implementations, and client interactions</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Up-keep office Administrative Facilities and ensure assistance with daily miscellaneous requests to maintain a harmonious work culture</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><strong>Education, Experience and Key Competencies</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">High School Diploma or equivalent</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Up-to-date with advancements in office gadgets and applications</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Technically competent, with excellent problem solving, analytical, IT and managerial skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Good interpersonal and communication skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Time management and the ability to handle a complex workload</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Qualifications in building services related disciplines</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Experience in Managing a medium to large scale company</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Minimum 3 years work experience in similar role.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Apply Here: https://pearson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1617957</span></strong></p> <p> </p> </div>