Data Domain Lead & Strategy Partner

Pearson; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core products for the Global Data organization. You will align business needs with enterprise priorities, guiding investments to maximize impact.

This role bridges strategy and data delivery, coordinating across data teams, OCTO teams, and executives to deliver measurable business value. You will define scope, goals, and milestones, communicate objectives, and develop narratives to secure stakeholder buy-in.

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, 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

Strong communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Influence without authority

Strategic problem-solving

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related experience

MBA, PMP, CBAP or data certification preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Pearson is seeking an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core products for the Global Data organization. You will align business needs with enterprise priorities, guiding investments to maximize impact.

This role bridges strategy and data delivery, coordinating across data teams, OCTO teams, and executives to deliver measurable business value. You will define scope, goals, and milestones, communicate objectives, and develop narratives to secure stakeholder buy-in.