Senior Implementation Lead, K-12 Assessments

Pearson; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K-12 statewide programs.

You will lead client-facing content development, translate standards into specifications, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance. The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous planning, and AI-enabled workflow oversight.

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.
• Proficiency with project and financial planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Adaptability with enterprise systems and tools.
• Ability to travel throughout the year, with increased travel during summer months.

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.
• Configure item bank metadata and test maps and oversee form assembly for paper and online administrations.
• 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, ensuring outputs meet standards.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate AI-generated assets into assessment workflows, providing feedback and editorial oversight.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies relevant to educational content creation and assessment.

Skills

Educational testing experience

Client-facing experience

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K-12 statewide programs.

You will lead client-facing content development, translate standards into specifications, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance. The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous planning, and AI-enabled workflow oversight.