Senior Content Implementation Lead, Assessments

Pearson; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. The role serves as a primary client-facing leader for content development and translates standards into high-quality item/test specifications across paper and online modalities.

The Senior TDM provides leadership in assessment design, coordinates with Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the educational testing and assessment industry, including client-facing work and cross-functional team leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in item and test development for statewide K–12 assessments; experience across paper and online modalities.
• Knowledge of psychometric principles relevant to development.
• Experience with statewide assessments; classroom teaching experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client-facing content development requirements and educator committee meetings.
• Translate standards and blueprints into actionable item and test specifications; secure client approvals and maintain documentation.
• Partner with Psychometrics on blueprint setup, test construction, data reviews, and standard setting inputs.
• Create, monitor and update labor and non-salary forecasts for programs; participate in forecast and finance reconciliation meetings.
• Lead scope discussions with content development vendors; initiate SOWs and coordinate escalations as needed.
• Maintain and approve content development schedules; manage change control and document updates in agreed tools.
• Identify and log project-specific risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Troubleshoot item/test development issues; lead sustainable corrective actions to protect quality and timelines.
• Create and execute communication plans for consistent, transparent updates to customers.
• Facilitate customer review meetings on milestones and deliverables; establish and track customer satisfaction measures.
• Define escalation pathways and ensure timely resolution with clear, documented communication.
• Coordinate staffing with Content leadership; provide performance feedback and coaching to team members and vendor partners.
• Foster a positive, cohesive team environment; model strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to support the development, review, and enhancement of assessment content.

Skills

Client-facing

Project leadership

Communication skills

Vendor management

Travel flexibility

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. The role serves as a primary client-facing leader for content development and translates standards into high-quality item/test specifications across paper and online modalities.

The Senior TDM provides leadership in assessment design, coordinates with Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance, and