Data Strategy & Technology Domain Lead

Pearson; Charleston (WV); 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 within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, aligning priorities, value opportunities, and investment decisions to maximize impact.

You will own roadmaps, coordinate across data teams and executives, and articulate measurable outcomes while advancing data governance, quality, and analytics best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related experience.
• MBA, PMP, CBAP or data certification preferred.
• 5+ years in data products, technology, or product-driven orgs.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Familiarity with data processing, ELT/ETL pipelines, and data migrations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Relationship building and the ability to influence without authority.
• Proactive, strategic problem-solver who identifies opportunities independently.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and milestones.
• Own communication of business objectives and drive delivery across data teams and executives.
• Develop narratives for data products to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive problem definition and value articulation with success metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering to clarify expectations and deliver measurable value.
• Measure and communicate the business impact of data initiatives.
• Promote data quality, governance, and sustainability standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Stakeholder mgmt

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CBAP or data cert

Tools

ETL tools

Data modeling

Job description

Pearson is seeking an experienced Domain Lead to drive the discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, aligning priorities, value opportunities, and investment decisions to maximize impact.

You will own roadmaps, coordinate across data teams and executives, and articulate measurable outcomes while advancing data governance, quality, and analytics best practices.