Data Domain Lead: Tech Strategy & Delivery

Pearson; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core products within the Global Data organization. This role bridges business strategy and data delivery, aligning enterprise priorities with data domain initiatives and guiding investment decisions for measurable impact.

The candidate should own roadmaps, communicate objectives across data teams and executives, and partner with stakeholders to articulate value. Strong leadership and data governance focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Process & Governance: Ensure transparency of data product roadmaps, progress, and prioritization in line with Product Excellence standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influence without authority

Relationship building

Strategic problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, data science

MBA

PMP

CBAP

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 products within the Global Data organization. This role bridges business strategy and data delivery, aligning enterprise priorities with data domain initiatives and guiding investment decisions for measurable impact.

The candidate should own roadmaps, communicate objectives across data teams and executives, and partner with stakeholders to articulate value. Strong leadership and data governance focus are essential.