Senior Partner Program Leader - Education Assessments

Pearson; Pierre (SD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist in Partnership Management to lead and administer large-scale assessment programs. You will collaborate with internal teams to design and implement assessment products and work with clients to grow programs, ensuring alignment with contracts and schedules.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Travel up to 25% is expected, with hybrid in-office and remote work in Hadley, MA and other locations as

Qualifications

• > Advanced degree in policy, assessment, or measurement; educational focus preferred.
• > Experience managing large-scale testing programs and contracts.
• > Strong client relationship and project management skills.
• > Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• > Travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale assessment activities, including development, administration, and scoring.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships with state education agencies and partners.
• Provide status updates, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure program deliverables meet standards and budgets.
• Support proposal development and contract amendments as needed.
• Apply best practices in testing and measurement to ensure high-quality products.

Skills

Large-scale assessment

Program management

Client relationships

Stakeholder comms

Contract management

Leadership

Education policy knowledge

Travel readiness

Quality control

Education

Advanced graduate degree in policy/assessment

Experience in large-scale testing management

Contract management experience

3 years in educational testing/assessment

Excellent written and oral communication

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist in Partnership Management to lead and administer large-scale assessment programs. You will collaborate with internal teams to design and implement assessment products and work with clients to grow programs, ensuring alignment with contracts and schedules.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Travel up to 25% is expected, with hybrid in-office and remote work in Hadley, MA and other locations as