Lead Specialist, Product Management

Pearson VUE

Lead Specialist in Product Management focusing on K-12 assessments at Pearson. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and deliver high-quality education tools.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creation of Pearson flagship assessments and tools to support and engage students, families, and educators
Collaborate with leaders from the Product Management team and other functional teams to plan and implement product strategies alongside technology teams
Ensure that the specific goals of the products are well understood and executed on
Drive clarity across ambiguity, defining requirements, priorities, and tradeoffs
Anticipate risks and remove blockers before they impact delivery
Become the go-to expert for your product area, deeply understanding workflows, users, and data
Monitor product performance (usage, adoption, impact) and continuously improve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years in product management, product development, or related roles
3+ years building K-12 assessment, edtech, or instructional products
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex products
Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
Master’s degree (preferred)
Knowledge of the K-12 assessment landscape and competitive products (preferred)
Familiarity with district decision-making, procurement, and accountability needs (preferred)
Experience working with data-rich platforms and educator workflows (preferred)
Background in Agile product development and modern product practices (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to shape a category-defining product in K-12 assessment
A highly collaborative, mission-driven team
The autonomy to lead, build, and innovate
The chance to make a real difference in classrooms every day

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Hard Skills & Tools

product managementproduct developmentK-12 assessmentedtechinstructional productsAgile product developmentdata analysisproduct strategyperformance monitoringworkflow optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationdecision-makingcollaborationrisk managementclarity in ambiguitycross-functional team leadershipadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree