Domain Lead, Data Strategy & Delivery

Pearson; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, align priorities, and guide investment for measurable impact.

You will coordinate across data teams and executives, articulate value, define success metrics, and ensure data quality and governance standards while partnering with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver tangible business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, Engineering, Data Science, 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 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, so there is a clear scope of implementation for the business analyst and development teams.
• 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.
• Ensure transparency of data product roadmaps, progress, and prioritization in line with Product Excellence standards and the product development lifecycle.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on data management, data products, governance, and analytics best practices.
• Track and report on key performance indicators, including data quality and integrity metrics, aligned to global data standards.
• Contribute to organizational planning by providing input on timelines, resourcing, and cross-team dependencies.

Skills

Data product management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-team collaboration

Strategic problem solving

Data governance understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, CS, engineering, or related field

MBA, PMP, CBAP or data certification preferred

Experience in data-driven product environments

Tools

SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Looker

Job description

Pearson seeks an experienced Domain Lead to drive discovery and definition of core data products within the Global Data organization. You will bridge business strategy and data delivery, align priorities, and guide investment for measurable impact.

You will coordinate across data teams and executives, articulate value, define success metrics, and ensure data quality and governance standards while partnering with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver tangible business value.