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.