INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS PRODUCT MANAGER (12 MONTH CONTRACT)

We are looking for an energetic and proactive Product Manager who has a passion for international education. You’ll be managing our International Primary, Lower Secondary, International GCSE and International A level qualifications for a specific group of subjects (Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology and ICT) through their lifecycle from inception, throughout their development and into the day-to-day provision of support for our qualifications. You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders both internally at Pearson and with teachers, students, and experts within the wider international education community ensuring our approach aligns with overall business priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage qualifications through their lifecycle, working in conjunction with a range of internal stakeholders to make well-timed decisions about withdrawal, extension, redevelopment, and new market entries in line with International strategic priorities.
• Use market research to identify and implement innovations through to improve our product proposition.
• Track, analyse and respond to competitor activity.
• Manage budgets for your qualifications and contribute to the forecasting process for your designated subjects as part of our annual planning cycle.
• Develop and maintain insight into best practice (pedagogy, assessment) at both subject and suite level.
• Work alongside the Product Developers in qualification developments through the writing, submission, and resubmission process (e.g. helping to source and brief writers, reviewing materials, ongoing content research and development, creation of free support).
• Plan, commission and/or deliver customer-facing events and meetings to support qualification delivery in collaboration with the Professional Development Manager.

WHO WE ARE:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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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Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 19697

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A QUALIFICATIONS PRODUCT MANAGER INCLUDE:

• Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of customer needs and market dynamics to create compelling propositions which are aligned to business priorities to inform market-winning product development across the portfolio of subjects.
• Scoping, designing and collaboratively developing qualifications that inspire teachers, engage learners, and enable progression to the next stage of their learning journey.
• Providing a first-class customer experience through supporting training events, developing resources and additional services throughout the lifecycle of a qualification, and continually improving that experience.
• Building expertise in the teaching, learning and assessment for your defined group of subjects through close and continuous liaison with a range of subject stakeholders across assessment, customer service, sales and marketing teams.
• Supporting external facing teams with customer queries, and working alongside colleagues across the business to ensure timely feedback.
• Contributing to subject strategy development and execution, with support and in partnership with the broader international school qualifications team.
• Supporting the overall strategic aims for growth of our international academic qualifications alongside the Head of International Qualifications.