Data Strategy & Delivery Lead

Pearson; Saint Paul (MN); 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 data products, bridging business strategy and data delivery. You will align enterprise priorities, guide investments, and secure executive support for data initiatives across domains.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and engineering to deliver measurable business value, monitor quality, and articulate success metrics, including cost/benefit estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 influence skills.
• Relationship building and the ability to influence without authority.

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

5+ years experience in data products

Strong communication

Relationship building

Strategic problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

MBA / PMP / CBAP / 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 data products, bridging business strategy and data delivery. You will align enterprise priorities, guide investments, and secure executive support for data initiatives across domains.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and engineering to deliver measurable business value, monitor quality, and articulate success metrics, including cost/benefit estimates.