Product Specialist Manager
On-siteLocation
Jefferson City, MO
Salary
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Description
College & Career Readiness Product Specialist, Manager
At Pearson, we are committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it is one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us too always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large, and small.
College & Career Readiness is a key area for Pearson Education Inc. Product Specialist Manager is a key leader within the organization, responsible for driving the success and adoption of our College & Career Readiness product offerings. This role bridges the gap between the product team, sales, marketing, and customer success by ensuring our solutions effectively meet the needs of K–12 educators, administrators, and students. The ideal candidate is both strategically minded and detail-oriented, with a passion for improving education through innovative products and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Specific Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on K–12 products, guiding internal and external stakeholders on features, benefits, and best practices.
- Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to support product positioning, training, and customer engagement efforts.
- Collaborate with Product Managers to inform product development roadmaps using customer feedback, market trends, and competitive insights.
- Lead a team (or cross-functional working group) of product specialists to deliver consistent messaging, tools, and enablement resources.
- Develop and deliver product training, sales enablement materials, and support documentation for internal teams.
- Work with Marketing to ensure product messaging aligns with customer needs and market expectations.
- Analyze product usage, customer feedback, and market data to help prioritize product enhancements and inform go-to-market strategies.
- Represent the voice of the customer in internal strategy discussions and advocate for improvements to the user experience.
- Assist with pre-sales product demonstrations and customer consultations when deep product expertise is required.
- Stay current on K–12 education trends, policy changes, and technology to ensure products remain competitive and relevant.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or equivalent required, advanced degree preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated to meet deadlines independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Knowledge of education (K-12 public/private/charter schools).
- Adaptability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
- Experience managing a team
- Travel Required 25%
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
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The minimum full-time salary range is between $125,000 - $135,000.
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This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
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.
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