Senior Partnership Manager, Assessments

Pearson; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist in Partnership Management to lead and grow large-scale assessment programs. The role involves collaborating with client staff, internal teams, and senior leaders to design, implement, and administer assessment products and services for assigned programs.

The position emphasizes relationship management, program governance, and adherence to contract specifications while developing new products and services to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree with a concentration in policy, assessment, or measurement (in education or a related field)
• Experience in management in an area related to large-scale testing, preferably in certification and licensing
• Professional experience managing and supporting project & program contracts
• 3 years of experience in the educational testing and assessment industry preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and facilitation skills
• Experience directing the activities of staff in planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating work
• Experience in client relationship management and project management
• Experience organizing and prioritizing workloads and successfully handling complex situations independently
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, assume ownership of responsibilities, and drive projects and deliverables to successful completion with minimal supervision
• Demonstration of a strong analytic capability and knowledge of education policies, issues, and programs
• Travel as needed up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Leads leadership in partnership management activities and supports program development and administration.
• Works with internal and client teams to ensure programs meet contract specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manages multiple programs under supervision, overseeing work plans and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Provides regular program status updates and maintains ongoing client communications.
• Represents client and corporate perspectives in decision-making and proposal development.
• Ensures quality control for products, processes, and project activities.

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist in Partnership Management to lead and grow large-scale assessment programs. The role involves collaborating with client staff, internal teams, and senior leaders to design, implement, and administer assessment products and services for assigned programs.

The position emphasizes relationship management, program governance, and adherence to contract specifications while developing new products and services to meet client needs.