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Pearson Advanced Specialist, Product Management in London, United Kingdom
Advanced Specialist, Product Management
Drive the development and reform of Science qualifications, translating insight into high-impact, teacher-trusted products that deliver real outcomes for learners.
About the Role
As an Advanced Specialist (Product Manager) for Science Qualifications, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering Pearson’s qualifications portfolio from concept through to launch and ongoing lifecycle management.
This is a highly strategic and collaborative role, combining product management, customer insight, and subject expertise to develop qualifications, assessments, and supporting resources that meet the evolving needs of teachers and learners.
You will work closely with subject specialists, assessment experts, and cross-functional teams to ensure our qualifications are market-leading, commercially successful, and trusted by educators.
Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Development
Develop and contribute to subject strategy, using customer and market insight to inform product direction
Create compelling, market-leading qualification propositions with clear differentiation
Build business cases for new and existing qualifications across the product lifecycle
Track competitor activity and identify opportunities for innovation and growth
Qualification Design & Delivery
Scope, design, and develop qualifications and sample assessments aligned to regulatory and customer requirements
Support the development, submission, and approval of qualifications, ensuring alignment with strategy and standards
Work with internal and external experts to develop high-quality content, assessments, and supporting materials
Customer & Market Insight
Develop a deep understanding of teacher, learner, and centre needs through ongoing research and engagement
Maintain strong relationships with subject stakeholders to inform product development and continuous improvement
Monitor education trends, policy changes, and market dynamics to inform decision-making
Lifecycle Management & Commercial Performance
Manage qualifications across their lifecycle, including launch, growth, and redevelopment decisions
Support forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking 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
Continuously improve customer experience through feedback, insight, and performance data
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Assessment, and Product teams to deliver integrated go-to-market strategies
Collaborate across global and UK teams to support portfolio growth and alignment
Champion a customer-first mindset across all activities
Skills & Experience
Experience in product management, portfolio management, or a similar role
Strong understanding of education, assessment, or qualifications (Science specialism desirable)
Ability to translate customer insight and market data into clear product strategies
Experience developing or launching products, services, or qualifications
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority
Commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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 the opportunity to directly shape the future of Science education, influencing qualifications that impact thousands of teachers and learners across the UK and beyond.
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.
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Job: Product Management
Job Family: PRODUCT
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 23174