**About Pearson** At Pearson, we believe that learning opens up opportunities, creating fulfilling careers and better lives. As the world’s leading learning company, we combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. **Role Overview** We are seeking a Product Director to lead the design, development, and optimization of a range of English language assessments used in an institutional setting that provide placement, progress measurement and certification to English learners from young learners to adults. You will drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, working cross-functionally with teams in research, test development, technology, UX, marketing, operations. You will be responsible for ensuring our assessments are innovative, effectively tailored to market need, scalable, aligned with global standards and regulatory requirements whilst effectively complementing our portfolio of digital and print learning resources. **Key Responsibilities** + Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Institutional English assessments, aligned with Pearson’s strategic goals. + Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams (test development, engineering, UX, Program, Customer services, Operations, other Pearson divisions) to deliver high-quality and scalable assessment products delivering reliable outcomes aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE) + Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through development, launch, and continuous improvement. + Spearhead the development of and enhancements to test administration systems supporting registration and payment, delivery and results + Collaborate with stakeholders including academic experts, regulatory bodies, and commercial teams to ensure product relevance and compliance with the relevant international standards and frameworks + Collaborate with operational teams to ensure assessments are delivered and supported with a high degree of quality and consistency whilst meeting applicable regulatory requirements + Drive the development of a range of effective preparation resources for learners and teachers + Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform product decisions. + Drive the establishment of best practices in product discovery and execution + Represent Pearson at industry events, conferences, and with key partners as necessary + Line manage and actively develop a team of product managers/specialists **Required Experience & Skills** + Proven experience as a leader in product management (5+ years) + Demonstrable success in the development and delivery of international assessments (preferably English). + Understanding of psychometrics, test design, and regulatory frameworks in language assessment preferred + Experience working with digital assessment platforms and AI-enabled testing solutions. + Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. + Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. + Excellent communication and presentation skills. + Strong exponent of agile methodologies and product development best practices. + Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders is required, with a strong ability to connect, align, and resolve interdependencies between teams, systems, and outcomes. + Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Product Management **Job Family:** PRODUCT **Organization:** English Language Learning **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 21115 \#LI-REMOTE