Our purpose: At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Our Purpose | Add Life to a Lifetime of Learning

Our company: Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.

Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.

Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance at the office more flexibly.

The business area: The Production & Digital Studio team for Higher Ed International is accountable for the successful end-to-end production of courseware across all formats and product models including print, eBooks, rich media, simulations/games, current generation digital supplemental products, and next generation integrated digital products, as well as oversight of Pearson rights & permissions, courseware quality assurance, and global content solutions. The organization currently produces over 1200+ PC/mobile software and print titles annually across multiple Pearson geographic locations worldwide augmented by thousands of vendors and freelancers around the world.

The team: The Technical Project Management & Solutions group is a multinational team working to develop unified systems and processes and establish best practices through partnership and collaboration. The team operates on a foundation of professionalism, trust, respect, true and honest communication, sharing information, curiosity, openness to new ideas and ways of working, continuous improvement, and a willingness to take risks and take on new challenges. The shared purpose of the members on the team is to lead on implementing new processes successfully around the world, while also remaining keen learners who are unafraid to change, pivot, and grow.

The role: Responsible for the creation, design, development, production, and release of commercially viable products and content solutions in multiple formats. Partners with Product Management teams to ensure products and content solutions delivered fit marketplace needs. Owns planning, workflow, process, schedule, budget, resourcing, and deliverables, and works across the product lifecycle and with matrix stakeholders to ensure product delivery health, identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.

What you will do:

• Manage the creation of digital content and online courses for Pearson's products and platforms.

• Use Pearson tools to build digital courseware.

• Work with product teams to define content and course design.

• Communicate with production teams and other stakeholders.

• Manage schedules and prioritize deadlines.

• Work actively to ensure all product innovation coincides with Pearson’s target demographics.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude when operating in an environment of continual flux

• Ability to influence and negotiate where necessary with peers, project team, sponsors/stakeholders and other internal teams as needed

• Ability to respond confidently to conflicts and manage situations positively, proactively escalating on-going issues

• Ability to demonstrate highly active ownership of projects, ability to proactively assess and mitigate risk, and ability to actively pose solutions to problems

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to allow for collaboration with peers, project team, sponsors/stakeholders

• Ability to assess and manage across a full project breadth and depth, ensuring a successful delivery of products

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams delivering both digital and print product outputs

• Diligent attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills – self-organizing and self-motivating

• Strong time management abilities - organizing tasks in a logical and efficient manner allowing for multi-tasking and making appropriate calls on prioritization

If you are as passionate as we are about changing lives through learning, then help us to learn more about you and why you want to work with Pearson. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create your application online.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 10881

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