Solutions Product Manager
Company: Pearson
Location: Olympia
Posted on: June 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Solutions Product Manager - ( 2107290 ) Description We are the world's learning company with more than 24,000
employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class
educational content and assessment, powered by services and
technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized
learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so
do people. At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning
and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold
thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of
technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst
for the world's innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools
(PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our
virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections
Academy and Pearson Online Academy provide a best-in-class online
learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and
confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We
also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and
technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic
introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12
learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive
growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in
awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity
for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting
environment to achieve continued success. Purpose of the position: The Product Manager reports to the Vice President of Solutions
Product Management. Solutions Product Managers serve as industry
and product experts for their assigned portfolio. Product Managers
use critical thinking to prioritize requests, inform the product
strategy, develop and refine the product roadmap, and ensure
successful communication and implementation of initiatives and
their outcomes. This role will work closely with various
cross-functional teams, including but not limited to software
engineering, content development, marketing, sales, and
school-facing support teams. Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to get a holistic
understanding of the problems that school staff and families
face Develop deep expertise in a portfolio of product and/or services
and manage them throughout the product lifecycle Confirm the right features are being developed, taking into
account the value being delivered against the cost of delivery Ensure technical requirements, NFR's, and any enablers are
defined in partnership with architecture & engineering are clear
and documented Review the learning experience for end-user experience
accuracy Effectively communicate product release contents and expected
product behavior to stakeholders Monitor the KPIs, performance, and efficacy of our offerings to
drive continuous improvement and optimize the user experience,
impact on learning, and financial outcomes Communicates point of view in a compelling way and with
expertise across a wide range of projects and internal/ external
clients General Responsibilities: Relationship Management Build deep expertise and empathy for the customers and learners
that use our curriculum, services, and software products Develop rapport and trust with business owners and key
stakeholders Keep informed of industry trends, technologies, and competitive
analyses to identify new opportunities and initiatives which
ultimately serve the long-term product strategy Business Management Pearson Virtual Schools is focused on providing a flexible work
environment for its employees, including the ability to work from
home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that
flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture
and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to our
employees the ability to work from anywhere. In exchange, we
require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely,
including but not limited to privacy of records, technology
standards, equipment standards, and expectations. The following equipment will need to be provided by you, as the
employee, when working from home: 2nd monitor (required) Mouse (required) Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including
minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualifications Experience in an educational setting is beneficial, K-12
specifically is a plus Familiarity with the implementation of the online curriculum and
program, school, or district operations protocols Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of product management experience, including
experience managing digital products Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires
significant flexibility, self-direction, and creativity Strong written and verbal communication skills Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office
programs) Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and
independently Excellent organization, time management, and attention to
detail Ability to effectively meet deadlines Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position
can expect a starting salary range of $80,000-$92,000, and are
eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan. Benefits
available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/ Primary Location : US-RE-Remote Work Locations : US-Remote Remote Job : Product Management Organization : North America Connections Employee Status : Regular Employee Job Type : Standard Job Level : Individual Contributor Shift : Day Job Job Posting : Jun 1, 2021 Job Unposting : Ongoing Schedule: : Full-time Regular Req ID: 2107290
Keywords: Pearson, Olympia , Solutions Product Manager, Other , Olympia, Washington
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