Senior Data Strategy & Technology Partner

Pearson; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking 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, defining strategic direction and aligning enterprise priorities with measurable business value.

You will own roadmaps, coordinate across data teams, document success metrics, partner with stakeholders, and ensure governance and high data quality as part of a broader data initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, 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 (e.g. cost and benefit estimates).
• 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.
• Process & Governance: 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

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Data governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Pearson is seeking 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, defining strategic direction and aligning enterprise priorities with measurable business value.

You will own roadmaps, coordinate across data teams, document success metrics, partner with stakeholders, and ensure governance and high data quality as part of a broader data initiative.