Commercial Product Manager - Physical Sciences, Higher Education Courseware

4 days ago

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

Although this job is listed in New Jersey, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $100k - $105k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✅ Product Manager

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Pearson VUE

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Pearson VUE is a global leader in computer-based testing, providing a wide range of credentialing and certification exams for various industries. They support test-takers and test owners by offering resources, scheduling options, and accommodations to ensure equitable access to testing. Their mission is to empower candidates and enrich communities through the delivery of high-stakes exams that validate professional skills and knowledge, contributing to career advancement and industry standards.

computer-based testing • electronic testing • psychometric services • test development • test delivery

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

📚 Education

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Pearson is seeking an experienced Commercial Product Manager for Physical Sciences in Higher Education Courseware to join a highly collaborative team. • Focus on overseeing a portfolio of products such as eTexts and print books, lab manuals, and our homework platform, Mastering. • Serve as the voice of the customer to prioritize market opportunities & customer pain points. • Lead product strategy and contribute to the creation of new products and features. • Gather and analyze customer feedback and market research to gain deep insights into product performance. • Champion data-driven decision-making, using strong data analysis skills to assess product performance. • Acquire and manage authorial talent, working directly with authors to bring their best work to market. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative products that drive improved learner outcomes. • Drive continuous product improvement post-launch, optimizing customer experience and adapting to market requirements. • Support achievement of the financial targets for your product(s) through knowledge of product P&Ls. • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them navigate complex tasks.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent • Commercial product management/portfolio management experience, including managing digital products • 2-3 years experience as a college sales representative preferred • Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%) • Strong understanding of education, particularly higher education, and learning from a consumer viewpoint • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution across multiple markets. • Passion for design thinking, applying empathy, curiosity, and collaboration to explore innovative ideas. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story using data and customer feedback to drive decisions. • Competence in analyzing market trends and identifying actionable insights to develop strategic product initiatives.

🏖️ Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. • Information on benefits offered is here.