Data Domain Lead & Strategy Partner

Pearson; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, guiding investment decisions to maximize impact and outcomes.

You will coordinate across teams, define roadmaps, and articulate value with clear success metrics, while advancing data quality and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, Eng, Data Science, or related field; MBA or data cert preferred.
• 5+ years 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 rather than waiting for requirements.

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

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis tools

ETL/ELT pipelines

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Strategic problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

MBA / PMP / CBAP or data certification

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, guiding investment decisions to maximize impact and outcomes.

You will coordinate across teams, define roadmaps, and articulate value with clear success metrics, while advancing data quality and governance standards.