Data Domain Lead: Turning Strategy into Data Value

Pearson; Tallahassee (FL); 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. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, shaping the strategic direction of a data domain while guiding investments to maximize impact.

You will coordinate across data teams, stakeholders, and executives, developing narratives, prioritizing milestones, and ensuring measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, data science or related field. 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 identifies opportunities.

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 for scope of implementation.
• 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

Data analysis

Communication

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Relationship building

Education

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

MBA / PMP / CBAP or data certification preferred

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. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, shaping the strategic direction of a data domain while guiding investments to maximize impact.

You will coordinate across data teams, stakeholders, and executives, developing narratives, prioritizing milestones, and ensuring measurable business value.