Data Domain Lead & Strategy Partner

Pearson; Des Moines (IA); 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 within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, aligning enterprise priorities with domain investments to maximize impact and measurable outcomes.

You will own roadmaps, communicate objectives, and secure stakeholder buy-in while partnering with analytics, engineering, and business teams to deliver data value and governance standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related experience; 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g. cost and benefit estimates).
• 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

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Influence without authority

Strategic problem solving

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, Engineering, Data Science

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Pearson is seeking an experienced Domain Lead to drive the discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, aligning enterprise priorities with domain investments to maximize impact and measurable outcomes.

You will own roadmaps, communicate objectives, and secure stakeholder buy-in while partnering with analytics, engineering, and business teams to deliver data value and governance standards across the