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Advanced Specialist, Product Management
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Advanced Specialist, Product Management
Advanced Specialist – Product Management (Science)
In this role, you will lead the development and growth of science-focused vocational products and services, shaping propositions that meet customer needs and drive commercial success.
This role aligns to industry-level titles such as Product Manager (Education/Science) or Portfolio Product Manager.
The Role
As Advanced Specialist in Product Management (Science), you’ll shape market-winning vocational science products that make a real difference to learners, educators, and employers. Working with teams across product, marketing, sales and assessment, you’ll turn deep market insight into compelling propositions that drive growth, improve teacher and learner experience, and strengthen Pearson’s position in the science education market.
In your first six months, you’ll build strong sector insight, sharpen product propositions, and influence priorities across your qualification portfolio. This role entails a wide breadth of leadership and management — from strategy and P&L ownership through to hands on product development and stakeholder engagement — all with a clear customer-centric focus.
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What You’ll Own
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End to end ownership of a qualification product portfolio, from development to launch and through its lifecycle
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Market leading product and service propositions with clear customer value and strong commercial performance
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P&L accountability, working with internal stakeholders to establish sales forecasts and targets to deliver according to budget
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Evidence led decisions on investment, growth and product retirement
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Cross-functional delivery, ensuring products are launched on time, to budget, and to quality
What You’ll Do
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Build deep insight into customers, learners, competitors, and education policy to spot opportunities early
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Define clear product requirements and propositions aligned to sector needs and regulatory expectations
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Collaborate with development teams, employers, and external stakeholders to design and validate products
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Develop and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment support
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Lead stakeholder engagement, including customer briefings, stakeholder panels, advisory groups, and sector events
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Partner with sales, marketing, and support teams to deliver clear messaging, effective onboarding, and excellent customer experiences
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About You
You bring strong product management experience and a genuine passion for vocational education. You’re commercially minded, confident working with data, and comfortable influencing across virtual, cross-functional teams.
You’re someone who:
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Thinks strategically and enjoys practically developing solutions
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Puts learners and customers at the heart of decision-making
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Builds trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Shows leadership in complex, evolving environments
What You’ll Get
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The opportunity to shape leading educational products with real-world impact
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Broad exposure across qualifications, assessments, digital and service-based solutions
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Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your product leadership career
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Competitive reward and benefits
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply now and help shape the future of vocational science education with Pearson.
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