Principal Product Manager

Principal Product Manager – Remote – Full‑Time

At Pearson, we create innovative, accessible educational products that foster personal and professional growth. This role is an individual‑contributor that focuses on foundational platform capabilities leveraged by multiple product teams across Pearson.

The Principal Product Manager will own product strategy, outcomes, and roadmaps for shared capabilities that enable scalability, performance, and innovation across a complex product ecosystem.

• Define strategy, outcomes, and roadmaps for cross‑team shared capabilities.
• Influence executives and stakeholders through data‑driven insights and clear communication.
• Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, and functional leads to deliver valuable, viable, usable, and feasible solutions.
• Track industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to evolve product direction.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and resource marshaling at senior and executive levels.

• Proven record of leading high‑stakes, technically complex product initiatives from strategy to release with measurable business outcomes.
• Systems‑thinking and architectural fluency; experience shaping shared product capabilities or frameworks.
• High autonomy and independent decision‑making; ability to navigate ambiguity and manage trade‑offs.
• Strong analytical skills; translate customer insights and usage data into clear product direction.
• Experience with modern enterprise and cloud‑based architectures, including API‑driven systems.
• Exceptional communication skills; convey complex technical concepts in clear, non‑technical language.

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

The minimum full‑time salary range for this position is between $119,000 – $221,000, with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive program.

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Applications will be accepted through Feb. 1st, 2026
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Pearson is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.