Data Domain Lead: Strategy & Delivery for Tech Platforms

Pearson; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an experienced Domain Lead to drive the discovery and definition of core data products for the Global Data organization. This role bridges business strategy and data delivery, aligning priorities and guiding investment decisions to maximize business impact and measurable outcomes.

You will define scope, goals, milestones, and outcomes; own messaging to stakeholders; partner with business and engineering teams; measure impact; and advance data governance and quality across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, data science, or related field.
• MBA, PMP, CBAP or data certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data products, technology, or product-driven organizations.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Familiarity with data processing, ELT and ETL pipelines, and data migration practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Relationship building and the ability to influence without authority.
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who independently identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and milestones across data product initiatives.
• Own communication of business objectives and drive delivery through ambiguity and complexity as the central point of coordination across data teams, OCTO teams, business stakeholders, and executives.
• Develop clear, compelling narratives for data products to secure stakeholder buy-in and executive support.
• Partner with business stakeholders to drive clear problem definition and value articulation, including success metrics, so there is a clear scope of implementation for the business analyst and development teams.
• Partner with engineering teams to clarify expectations, support execution, and ensure delivery of measurable business value.
• Measure and communicate the business impact of domain and broader data initiatives.
• Collaborate across the Global Data organization to advance data quality, governance, and sustainability standards.

Skills

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Negotiation

Influence without authority

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, data science, or related field

MBA, PMP, CBAP or data certification preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data migration

Job description

Pearson is seeking an experienced Domain Lead to drive the discovery and definition of core data products for the Global Data organization. This role bridges business strategy and data delivery, aligning priorities and guiding investment decisions to maximize business impact and measurable outcomes.

You will define scope, goals, milestones, and outcomes; own messaging to stakeholders; partner with business and engineering teams; measure impact; and advance data governance and quality across the