Product Manager, Classroom Assessment Suite
Company: Pearson
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 12, 2023
Job Description:
Product Manager, Classroom Assessment Suite Hartford ,
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Product Manager for Pearson's classroom assessment as learning
suite works closely across functional groups, technology, program
management, sales, and marketing to manage product development from
launch to implementation. The Product Manager has deep knowledge
and expertise in the development of K-12 assessment and learning
products and is responsible for fulfilling the overall product
vision and theory of action to ensure that the product meets the
needs of stakeholders. The Product Manager plays a key role in
executing the School Assessment product strategy.Overall
Responsibility
- The Product Manager will be responsible for evaluating the
market with respect to classroom teaching and learning tools.
- The Product Manager will be responsible for managing product
feature development and cross-product integrations with internal
teams and vendors. Development includes instructional resources
aligned to classroom assessment results and platform enhancements
to embed the instructional resources within the suite for optimized
utility and effectiveness for teaching and learning.
- The Product Manager will be responsible for managing studies to
evaluate the product's theory of action and efficacy.
- The Product Manager collaborates across partners, vendors, and
internal functional groups to ensure that the specific goals of the
product are well understood and executed on, and any known gaps are
clearly documented and communicated.
- Additionally, the Product Manager coordinates with the broader
Assessment Product team to succinctly translate current and planned
product capabilities into solutions that meet client needs, as well
as collect client feedback and evidence that will inform future
enhancements.
- Occasional travel will be requiredSpecific responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, the following.
- With the guidance of the Solution Owner, clearly state the
product vision, hypothesized value to students, educators, and
families, key features, and design principles.
- Create product roadmap that is transparent to all levels of the
School Assessment organization.
- Create and manage product development schedule(s) and offer
solutions when deliverables are at risk.
- With the Solution Owner, develop the overall product plan
including deliverables, milestone dates, and resource needs. Update
plan in real time, as needed, and communicate to all internal
stakeholders.
- Elicit product requirements and write clear acceptance criteria
to support all stages of the product life cycle.
- Manage both the specific product and how the product integrates
with the software solution.
- Collect evidence to validate the efficacy of the product and
specific product features for improving learner outcomes.
- Serve as a voice of the customer by systematically collecting
customer feedback and translating it into enhancements.
- Support the creation of new business cases associated with the
product.
- Work with Sales and Marketing to ensure that product collateral
and documentation is accurate and aligned with the value
proposition.
- Support implementation training that is client specific.
- Collect and manage associated key performance indicators.
- Prepare and manage implementation and training supports for
successful product use, including guides and videos, both
internally and client-facing.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.Education and
Experience
- A bachelor's degree is required
- 5 years of product or project management required
- 3+ years developing K-12 academic assessment or instructional
products required
- Experience using project and product management software
preferredSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Takes initiative
- Passionate about creating products that solve student,
educator, and family needs
- Ability to solve problems creatively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Develops a working understanding of functional group processes
and development timelines
- Knowledge of the K-12 assessment landscape and competitive
products
- Ability to work comfortably with the executive team
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexibility to work under tight deadlines
- Curious and quick learning
- Team leading skills
- Effective relationship building with the team and senior
management
- Time management, planning, and project management skills
- Ability to work both independently and
collaborativelyCompensation 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 Colorado,
California, Washington State, and New York City laws, the pay range
for this position is as follows:The minimum full-time base salary
range is between $85,000 - 100,000 per year.This position is
eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and
information on benefits offered is here .Learning is the most
powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson
employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200
countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone
achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing
high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as
assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills
and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading
learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.Pearson believes
that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed
to being an anti-racistcompany in everything we do. We value the
power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We
promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are
accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all
individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through
our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make
us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the
center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and
workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. To learn more
about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce,
please click here:
http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html Pearson
is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a
member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The
more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment
is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.All
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.Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENTOrganization:
Assessment & QualificationsSchedule: FULL_TIMEReq ID:
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Keywords: Pearson, Hartford , Product Manager, Classroom Assessment Suite, Executive , Hartford, Connecticut
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