Commercial Portfolio Manager

Pearson is seeking an experienced Commercial Portfolio Manager for Statistics in Higher Education Courseware to join a highly collaborative team dedicated to prioritizing customer value embedded in the products we build. This role will focus on overseeing a portfolio of products (such as eTexts and print books, and our homework platform, MyLab XL) by capitalizing on market opportunities, meeting customer needs, and delivering improved learner outcomes which ultimately drive value for our end users and revenue for Pearson.  

We value teamwork, trust, flexibility, achievement, curiosity, and solving difficult problems. The role reports to the Director of Commercial Portfolio Management for Math and Physical Science.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the voice of the customer by working with colleagues in North America (and globally) to support the identification, assessment, and prioritization of market opportunities & customer pain points in math education, ensuring focus on maximizing both commercial and learner outcomes

• Lead product strategy and contribute to the creation of new products and features, while phasing out existing products as needed. Focus on developing a strategic plan to guide the future of the portfolio in the education product space

• Gather and analyze customer feedback and market research to gain deep insights into product performance, market trends, and competitor offerings. Use this information to inform product strategy and prioritize initiatives that address key customer needs

• Champion data-driven decision-making, using strong data analysis skills to assess product performance and inform next steps, while balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking

• Acquire and manage authorial talent, working directly with authors to bring their best work to market and ensure the product aligns with customer needs and expectations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other Commercial Portfolio Managers, Content Strategy, Sales, Marketing, UX, Efficacy & Learning Research, and the Product Management teams, to create innovative products that drive improved learner outcomes and deliver commercial value for Pearson

• Drive continuous product improvement post-launch, optimizing customer experience, adapting to geography/market segment requirements, responding to competitor actions, and improving both learner and commercial outcomes

• Support achievement of the financial targets for your product(s) through knowledge and creation of the product P&Ls

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them navigate complex tasks and develop their skills. Share expertise to help shape team projects and contribute to a culture of continuous learning

• Communicate effectively with stakehol