Principal Product Manager

Job Summary

Position: Principal Product Manager
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full‑Time

At Pearson, we are dedicated to helping people make progress in their lives through learning. We create innovative, accessible educational products and services that foster personal and professional growth. Pearson is the world’s lifelong learning company, and we are looking for a passionate and skilled Product Director (IC) to drive the development of cutting‑edge educational products.

• Lead high‑stakes, technically complex product initiatives from strategy through release with measurable business outcomes.
• Shape shared product capabilities or frameworks in close partnership with architects, engineers, and functional leads.
• Operate with independent decision‑making, navigate ambiguity, and make informed trade‑offs.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment at senior and executive levels, marshaling resources across teams.
• Translate customer insights, usage data, and performance signals into clear product direction and prioritization.
• Influence teammates, stakeholders, and key executives through data‑guided logic and clear communication.

• Proven track record as an advanced individual contributor product manager leading high‑stakes, technically complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated systems‑thinking and architectural fluency, with experience shaping shared product capabilities or frameworks.
• Strong ability to operate with high autonomy, including navigating ambiguity and escalating critical risks.
• Successful history of driving cross‑functional alignment at senior and executive levels.
• Highly analytical and data‑informed, with experience translating customer insights and usage data into product direction.
• Ability to solve complex problems with many constraints, articulating recommendations through well‑structured narratives grounded in data.
• Experience with modern enterprise and cloud‑based architectures, including API‑driven systems and integration patterns.
• Exceptional communication skills, condensing complex technical concepts into 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.

Pay range varies by skill set, level of experience, and location. The minimum full‑time salary range is $119,000 – $221,000
. This position is eligible for a 15% annual incentive program.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 1, 2026
. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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