Commercial Portfolio Manager

Overview

Pearson is seeking an experienced Commercial Portfolio Manager for Statistics in Higher Education Courseware to join a highly collaborative team focused on prioritizing customer value embedded in the products we build. This role will oversee a portfolio of products (such as eTexts, print books, and the homework platform MyLab XL) by capitalizing on market opportunities, meeting customer needs, and delivering improved learner outcomes to drive value for end users and Pearson revenue.

The role reports to the Director of Commercial Portfolio Management for Math and Physical Science.

• Serve as the voice of the customer by working with colleagues in North America and globally to identify, assess, and prioritize market opportunities and customer pain points in math education, focusing on maximizing both commercial and learner outcomes
• Lead product strategy and contribute to the creation of new products and features, while phasing out existing products as needed; develop a strategic plan to guide the portfolio’s future in the education product space
• Gather and analyze customer feedback and market research to gain deep insights into product performance, market trends, and competitor offerings; use this information to inform product strategy and prioritize initiatives
• Champion data-driven decision-making by using strong data analysis skills to assess product performance and inform next steps, balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking
• Acquire and manage authorial talent, working directly with authors to bring their best work to market and ensure alignment with customer needs and expectations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other Commercial Portfolio Managers, Content Strategy, Sales, Marketing, UX, Efficacy & Learning Research, and Product Management to drive innovative products that improve learner outcomes and deliver commercial value
• Drive continuous product improvement post-launch, optimizing customer experience, adapting to geography/market segment requirements, responding to competitor actions, and improving learner and commercial outcomes
• Support achievement of financial targets for your product(s) through knowledge and management of product P&Ls
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them navigate complex tasks and develop their skills
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting data, insights, and product strategies clearly to support key decisions and product direction

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Commercial product management/portfolio management experience, including managing digital products
• 2–3 years of experience as a college sales representative preferred
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%)
• Strong understanding of education, particularly higher education, from a consumer perspective
• 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

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 protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact us.

Job: Portfolio Management

Job Family: GO TO MARKET

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule:

Workplace Type: Remote

Req : 21939