[Hiring] Advanced Specialist, Product Management @Pearson

Role Description

This role aligns to industry level titles such as "Product Manager, K-12 Digital Learning Products". Drive the integration and ongoing success of licensed content partners including supplemental and alternative instructional content within PVS K-12 curriculum. Anticipate contract renewals, manage change when partner offerings shift, and ensure seamless technical and workflow integration. Ensure deep understanding and maximize utilization of available content while managing usage costs and identifying opportunities to embed third party material and keep our curriculum current, engaging, compliant, and valuable for educators and students.

• Evaluate and facilitate relationships with third party content providers, determining appropriate product fit, technical integration, and data privacy requirements based on state standard requirements and PVS system requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine requirements, lead product discovery for new content partnerships, and maintain an accurate accounting of allowable sources.
• Anticipate review periods for contract renewals, expirations, and ensure timely action on all partner agreements.
• Using the existing PVS platforms (Pearson Online Classroom, PAICE, PowerBI) and AI applications, develop an accurate inventory system and/or ability to query for third party content throughout the PVS content ecosystem.
• Lead change management when partners sunset products or update offerings, identifying and onboarding suitable replacements.
• Drive Names and Role Provisioning Services (NRPS) and single-sign-on (SSO) implementation, collaborating with PVS technical teams for smooth partner integration.
• Visualize and document workflow for all licensed content partners, ensuring clarity and efficiency for internal teams and users across the K-12 curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in product management, business analysis, or a similar role—preferably in EdTech or SaaS.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Baseline understanding of 1EdTech standards, including LTI Advantage features: Names and Role Provisioning Services, Deep Linking, and Assignment and Grade Services.
• Experience with SSO integrations and managing external partnerships is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

• Strategic Thinking (Effective): Shape long-term content integration and anticipate partner trends.
• Data Analysis (Effective): Use data to inform partner selection and workflow improvements.
• Stakeholder Engagement (Intermediate): Build strong relationships with partners and internal teams.
• Adaptability (Intermediate): Respond quickly to changes in partner offerings or curriculum needs.
• Product Development (Effective): Support enhancements to the K-12 curriculum through partner integration.
• Artificial Intelligence (Intermediate): Leverage AI to streamline content management and workflow visualization.

Benefits

• Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.
• The minimum full-time salary range is between $80,000 - $90,000.
• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.