Data Domain Lead & Tech Strategy Partner

Pearson; Springfield (IL); 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, aligning business strategy with data delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams, executives, and domain leaders to maximize business impact and measurable outcomes.

You will own roadmaps, governance, and value articulation, while partnering with stakeholders and engineers to deliver tangible improvements in data quality and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, Eng, Data Science, or related field.
• 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 identifies 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

Strong communication

Negotiation

Conflict-resolution

Influence without authority

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, Eng, Data Science, or related

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 the discovery and definition of core data products, aligning business strategy with data delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams, executives, and domain leaders to maximize business impact and measurable outcomes.

You will own roadmaps, governance, and value articulation, while partnering with stakeholders and engineers to deliver tangible improvements in data quality and governance.