Advanced Specialist, Customer Success

Pearson; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Customer Success/Digital Operations Manager for its Higher Education division. The role partners with fulfillment providers, bookstores, and administrators to ensure smooth delivery of Inclusive Access and Equitable Access at designated institutions.

It emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on operational excellence, implementation, and solution expertise while driving simplification and change

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven project management experience with strong technical acumen.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience with educational technology solutions, including Inclusive Access and Equitable Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams (sales, customer support, product, technology).
• Manage a portfolio of campuses and oversee implementation and delivery of digital programs.
• Define operational needs and align migration strategies with partners and cross-functional teams.
• Lead issue resolution and ensure root-cause analysis to mitigate future risks.
• Monitor program delivery health and optimize the customer/user experience.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

The Customer Success/Digital Operations Manager plays a critical role in executing the digital delivery strategy for Pearson's Higher Education division. This individual will partner closely with fulfillment providers, institutional bookstores, and administrators to ensure the smooth operation of digital programs, including Inclusive Access and Equitable Access, at designated institutions. As a key player in Pearson's digital transformation, the Digital Operations Manager ensures the successful implementation of innovative solutions that improve student access and success.

This role requires a focus on operational excellence, implementation, and solution expertise while driving simplification and change within assigned territories. The Digital Operations Manager will foster strong collaboration across Pearson's internal teams, including sales, customer support, and product teams. Success in this role requires a commitment to continuous improvement, building a culture of partnership, collaboration, and leveraging technology to drive growth.

We're looking for a results-oriented problem-solver with exceptional communication, project management, and leadership skills. A deep understanding of program offerings, integration solutions, and implementation complexities is key. The ability to convert strategy and technology changes into tangible value for customers and stakeholders is essential. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to drive process standardization and using analytics for informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal Pearson teams, including sales, customer support, product and technology teams. Manage a portfolio of assigned campuses, cultivating operational relationships with school administrators, bookstore managers, and fulfillment provider customer success teams. Serve as the primary post-sale liaison, overseeing the implementation and delivery of digital programs, driving cross collaboration between all stakeholders.

Planning & Project Management:

Define operational and implementation needs for the upcoming year across assigned accounts, and align migration strategies with local channel partner teams, bookstore managers, and Pearson cross-functional teams. Ensure that both Pearson and partner contract terms are adhered to, escalating issues as necessary. Lead the research and validation of use cases, operational solutions, and technology implementations, and document these in a CRM implementation record and other project management tools. Develop and manage project timelines, track task completion, and proactively address risks.

Problem Solving & Issue Resolution:

Act as the first point of contact for bookstore managers regarding operational issues related to Inclusive & Equitable Access programs. Facilitate issue resolution and solution alignment through effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams including internal Pearson teams, channel partners, bookstore and faculty contacts. Conduct post-mortem reviews to identify root causes negatively impacting program delivery and implement solutions to mitigate risks in future operations.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis:

Regularly assess and communicate the health of program delivery, tracking and evaluating the readiness of both Pearson and partner teams ahead of and during academic term. Identify opportunities for operational improvements and work collaboratively with internal teams, bookstore managers, and partners to optimize customer and user experience. Conduct regular business reviews and check-ins with internal and external teams to ensure the continued success of digital program delivery.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Stay informed on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to identify opportunities to streamline and improve the operating model. Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem solving and the development of new operational strategies within both the team and partner organizations.

Stakeholder Management:

Lead and motivate a matrixed team to achieve shared objectives, ensuring successful program delivery for customers, Pearson, and partners. (While this role does not have direct supervisory responsibility, it requires significant collaboration and relationship management with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.)

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Proven experience in project management, with strong technical acumen.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to navigate complex relationships and drive cross-functional collaboration

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

• Experience with educational technology solutions, including Inclusive Access and Equitable Access programs is a plus

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to make an impact in education, we're eager to hear from you. Let's embark on this journey together!

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location.

The full-time salary range for this role is $75,000 - $100,000 .

Applications will be accepted through 9/9/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

At Pearson, we offer a flexible work environment that values work-life balance. We believe that the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime is crucial to our culture and employee satisfaction. In return, we expect employees to have the necessary means to work remotely, adhering to our work-at-home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards, and expectations. Join us in shaping the future of education!

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About Us

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].