Product Manager, Advanced Specialist, School Experience & Integrations at Pearson

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Research, Product Requirements, Roadmap Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Experimentation, Usability Testing, 1EdTech Standards, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, User-Centered Design, Data-Informed Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Adaptability, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Analytical Skills

Industry

education

Description

Role Overview Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is seeking an outcome‑driven Product Manager to develop Products that support the School Experience (example, school admin and teacher‑focused workflow tools and platform integrations) that support our virtual school ecosystem. In PVS, the Schools navigate a unique digital‑first instructional environment—this role ensures they have efficient, intuitive, and consistent products that reduce administrative burden and maximize instructional time. This role emphasizes continuous discovery and delivery, user‑centered problem solving, and delivering measurable improvements in teacher efficiency, operational consistency, and student engagement across our Connections Academy and partner school programs. What You’ll Do Conduct user research (interviews, workflow studies, prototype testing) with PVS teachers, school administrators, families, and support staff. Translate insights into clear problem definitions and product requirements that reflect PVS instructional models and operational processes. Support an outcome‑based roadmap focused on improving teacher workflows, data visibility, and high‑value instructional interactions. Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Research, School Operations, Curriculum, and Academic Programs to deliver high‑quality features aligned to PVS school needs. Contribute to experimentation, usability testing, and iteration based on data from PVS platforms and user feedback. Support interoperability and integration efforts across PVS systems using 1EdTech standards. Ensure solutions align with PVS priorities: engagement, teacher retention, instructional effectiveness, scalable operations, and responsible AI usage. Key Relationships Internal: Product Management, Engineering, IT Operations, Customer Success Partners, School Services, Marketing, Training & GTM, Data & Analytics, Security External: School Leaders, Administrators, Technology Coordinators, Vendors/Partners What We’re Looking For 4+ years in Product Management or related role. Experience conducting user research and applying insights to product decision‑making. Familiarity with teacher workflows, virtual school environments, or operational efficiency tools. Exposure to 1EdTech standards (LTI, OneRoster) or similar frameworks. Strong communication, analytical, and cross‑functional collaboration skills across distributed teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in or with virtual schools, online learning programs, or PVS‑like environments. Knowledge of LMS ecosystems, student information systems (SIS), and classroom management workflows. Experience with Jira, Confluence, analytics platforms, and design tools such as Figma, Mural, etc. Core Competencies Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving User‑Centered Design & Discovery Cross‑Functional Collaboration Data‑Informed Decision Making Communication & Stakeholder Management Adaptability & Continuous Improvement Mindset Familiarity with education compliance, privacy, and security requirements (e.g., FERPA, COPPA). Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location. The full-time salary range for this role is US$79,800 - US$130,000 annually. This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will conduct user research with various stakeholders to translate insights into clear product requirements supporting the virtual school ecosystem. This role involves supporting an outcome-based roadmap focused on improving teacher workflows, data visibility, and high-value instructional interactions.