Professional Development Product Specialist

Pearson; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professional Development Specialist to design and manage programs that enhance career readiness. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop high-quality training materials and facilitate engaging sessions. If you have a passion for education and a knack for helping others grow, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and professional growth, and help shape the future of learning in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training and development or instructional design.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and create customized instructional materials and training modules.
• Lead engaging training sessions and evaluate their effectiveness.

Skills

Training and Development

Instructional Design

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

Our Organization

At Pearson, we are committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it is one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large, and small.

Your Opportunity

Professional Development is a key area for College and Career Readiness. The Professional Development Specialist role is a critical role within our organization, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing professional development programs aligned to curriculum offerings for the Career and College Readiness business. The role works directly with Sales and Sales Management, Product Management and other internal departments to develop a world-class professional development portfolio. The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for helping others develop and grow professionally.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Design and create high-quality, customized instructional materials, training modules, and resources aligned to product offerings.
2. Drive sales of professional development offerings against annual revenue goal.
3. Maintain a breadth of knowledge of all product offerings delivered by the organization.
4. Assist in the preparation of proposals and bids to relevant customers.
5. Develop and price custom professional development for large scale implementations.
6. Ability to accurately forecast sales projections and monitor pipeline.
7. Lead engaging, interactive training sessions, ensuring content is effectively communicated and understood.
8. Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and webinars as needed.
9. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, assessments, and feedback.
10. Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in professional development to ensure our programs are relevant, innovative, and best-in-class.
11. Spearhead the strategic identification, recruitment, and onboarding of external professional development (PD) organizations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
12. Collaborate with Product Management to align training materials with the product roadmap, ensuring that the professional development content supports product features and functionality.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource, Business Administration, or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
2. Proven experience in training and development, instructional design, or related area.
3. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Self-motivated to meet deadlines independently.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
8. Knowledge of education (K-12 public/private/charter schools).
9. Adaptability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
10. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Certification in instructional design, project management, or adult learning principles is a plus.

What to expect from Pearson

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $95,000 - $110,000.

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan, and information on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: SALES

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 18333