Advanced Specialist, Product Management (Creative Curriculum) at Pearson

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Portfolio Management, Curriculum Development, Qualification Design, Market Insight, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Awareness, Budgeting, Forecasting, Customer Experience, Data-Driven Campaigns, Assessment Materials, Regulatory Requirements, Lifecycle Management, Analytical Skills

Industry

education

Description

JOB TITLE - ADVANCED SPECIALIST, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (CREATIVE CURRICULUM) Description Shape the future of creative education by developing innovative, teacher-trusted qualifications that inspire the next generation of learners. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a creatively minded Product Manager to join our Creative Curriculum team at a pivotal moment of curriculum reform. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of creative qualifications, working closely with subject experts to design and deliver products that will shape what students learn for years to come. While an Art & Design GCSE and A Level background is highly desirable, we welcome candidates with broader creative subject expertise and a passion for education and curriculum development. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT STRATEGY & PROPOSITION DEVELOPMENT * Develop and maintain deep customer and market insight across creative subjects (e.g. Art & Design, Drama, Music, Design & Technology, PE) * Contribute to subject strategy development and execution in partnership with the wider portfolio team * Create compelling, differentiated qualification propositions with clear USPs * Track competitor activity and identify opportunities for innovation and growth QUALIFICATION DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT * Scope, design, and develop qualifications and sample assessments that inspire teachers and engage learners * Support the development, submission, and approval process in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. Ofqual) * Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to produce high-quality content and assessment materials CUSTOMER & MARKET INSIGHT * Build and maintain a strong evidence base of learner and teacher needs through ongoing research and engagement * Develop relationships with subject stakeholders to inform qualification development and continuous improvement * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pedagogy, assessment best practice, and curriculum developments LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT & COMMERCIAL OWNERSHIP * Manage qualifications across their full lifecycle, including launch, growth, and redevelopment decisions * Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue planning for qualifications * Contribute to annual planning cycles, including one- and three-year forecasts CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & ENGAGEMENT * Deliver a best-in-class customer experience through events, support services, and ongoing engagement * Plan and deliver customer-facing events, networks, and training initiatives * Monitor and improve customer satisfaction through feedback and insight (e.g. NPS, qualitative research) CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION * Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop and implement data-driven campaigns and customer journeys * Work collaboratively across UK and global teams to support portfolio growth * Ensure alignment across all stages of the product lifecycle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * Experience in product management, portfolio management, or a similar role * Background in education, curriculum development, or qualifications (creative subject expertise highly desirable) * Strong understanding of GCSE and A Level qualifications and the UK education landscape * Ability to translate customer and market insight into clear product strategies * Experience developing or launching products, services, or qualifications * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills * Commercial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills * Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEADERSHIP & CULTURE * Work effectively across virtual and cross-functional teams in a global environment * Champion a customer-first mindset, ensuring decisions are driven by the needs of teachers and learners * Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned to Pearson’s Schools strategy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY JOIN PEARSON? At Pearson, we are the world’s learning company, operating in more than 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment with services and technology to enable more effective teaching and personalised learning at scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of creative education, developing qualifications that will impact learners across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

The role involves shaping creative education by developing innovative, teacher-trusted qualifications through product strategy, qualification design, and lifecycle management. Key duties include building customer insight, collaborating with experts to design assessments, and managing commercial aspects like budgeting and forecasting.