Product Manager - English Language Learning

Job Description

About the roleWe are looking for a dynamic Product Manager to join our successful high stakes Product Team. Acting as the focal point between the customer, sales and marketing and development, the applicant will provide a commercial focus across the portfolio helpingto strengthen conversion metrics, partner with regional teams to shape commercial strategy and lead the roadmap and delivery for a series of products within the Pearson Test of English (PTE) high stakes test portfolio, aimed at both B2B and D2C personas. Theapplicant will have a keen understanding of the high stakes English test market, competitive landscape and customer needs.We are an innovative, friendly and forward-looking team who enjoy bringing the energy and attention needed to lead and collaborate with stakeholders around the business to solve our customers problems and build successful products. With a strong focus onsharing best practice and learning and development, we hold each other accountable for making the English language testing process as stress free as possible for our test takers, allowing them to move closer to achieving their ambitions to study and work overseas.This role can be home & office based, but regular attendance to the London, 80 Strand office is requiredKey Activities Include:

• Supporting the Director and VP Product Management to to expand the footprint and success of the assessment portfolio.
• Gathering and analysing market, customer, and competitive insights to inform product strategy to attract new customers and increase market share
• Working with both B2B and B2C marketing and sales teams to develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize adoption and revenue
• Understanding and articulating customer needs and collating problems into jobs to be done. Develop solutions and define product direction and vision to meet customer needs.
• Creating business and go-to-market product plans to describe the value proposition, product and sales strategy and financial models to support ongoing product development and innovation.
• Monitoring product performance and influencing ongoing operational effectiveness and product and platform enhancements and maintenance.
• Coordinating cross-functional alignment across delivery groups (UX, test development, technology and operations teams) to drive/influence technology roadmap and capabilities.
• Maintain and develop partnerships with external vendors that support technology, infrastructure, content, and commercial arrangements
• Your profile

About youEssential

• Demonstrable product management or product marketing experience
• Strong experience in launching successful products
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams with a strong global focus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Desire to deliver exceptional products and services with the potential to transform customers lives

Desirable

• Market and customer awareness with deep teacher/learner/customer empathy in international education
• Strong technical understanding of online learning/assessment technologies
• Strong understanding of the principles of assessment design

Values and Motivations

• Promotes a culture of partnership, teamwork and innovation
• Open to new ideas, intellectually honest and rigorous
• Comfortable operating in a changing and ambiguous environment
• Adaptive and solutions oriented
• Awareness of and ability to handle international and cultural sensitivities

Why join usWe are a diverse, inclusive and global team who are passionate about solving problems for our customers. With strong growth behind us and even more ahead, we provide a world-class product with an exciting and ambitious roadmap. Our team culture includesa sense of responsibility to our customers and each other and we support remote working.*About your rewards & benefits*We know youll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know that one size doesnt fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range ofoptions, see some of them shared here:

• A competitive salaryand bonus
• 25 Days annual leave, this increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this.
• Flexible / hybrid working .
• A fantastic pension plan, where Pearson double what you contribute.
• Pearsons other benefits also include private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing assistance discounted retail and leisure products and servicesfrom leading companies and much more.

#LI-KT#LI-HYBRID#LI-REMOTELearning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purposeto help everyone achieve their potential through learning. Wedo that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the worlds leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racistcompany in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced,opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.To learn more about Pearsons commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on rele