Product Director — Learning & Certification Strategy

Pearson; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Lead, Product Manager to drive the Certiport portfolio, coach PMs, and deliver outcomes for learners, educators, and industry partners. You will blend product discipline with leadership to accelerate value across certification, assessment, and workforce readiness solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in product management, 5+ years leading PMs, and a track record of strategy and execution in SaaS or education tech. Salary ranges up to $220k with incentives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years product management experience with leadership of multiple product teams.
• 5+ years leading Product Managers and developing product talent.
• Proven experience defining product strategy and delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to define product vision, strategy, and priorities.
• Translate objectives into coherent product initiatives and roadmaps.
• Drive portfolio prioritization based on value, impact, and alignment.
• Ensure investments align with goals and market opportunities.
• Champion customer-centric decision making across the organization.

Skills

Product leadership

Strategy

Discovery & experimentation

Executive communication

Job description

Pearson seeks a Lead, Product Manager to drive the Certiport portfolio, coach PMs, and deliver outcomes for learners, educators, and industry partners. You will blend product discipline with leadership to accelerate value across certification, assessment, and workforce readiness solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in product management, 5+ years leading PMs, and a track record of strategy and execution in SaaS or education tech. Salary ranges up to $220k with incentives.