Vice President, Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships [GED & Accelerated Pathways]

Pearson; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary Vice President of Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships to lead transformative educational initiatives. This role is crucial in shaping adult learning pathways and workforce access, ensuring seamless test delivery and learner support across diverse markets. You'll oversee a dedicated team, drive performance improvements, and forge strategic partnerships with employers and organizations. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Annual Incentives

Remote Work Flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in education or corporate training.
• Proven success managing large, distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with long-term goals.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to improve service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Strategic Planning

Talent Development

Communication Skills

Performance Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business or Education

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Vice President, Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships [GED & Accelerated Pathways]

Company: Pearson
Location: Pierre, SD
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 04/26/2025
Job Categories: Government and Policy, Information Technology, Legal, Sales, Broadcasting/Communications, Quality Control, Research & Development

Job Description

Vice President, Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships [GED & Accelerated Pathways]

Vice President, Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) | Travel: ~15-20%

Division: GED & Accelerated Pathways

Be a Force for Lifelong Learning and Opportunity.

Join a global powerhouse on a mission to break barriers to education and unlock human potential. As Vice President of Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships, you'll shape the future of adult learning, upskilling, and workforce access for millions of learners in the U.S. and around the world.

About Us

At the heart of this role is the GED program—an iconic credential that has opened college and career pathways for over 20 million learners since 1942. Administered by GED Testing Service, a joint venture between the American Council on Education and Pearson, the GED is recognized by nearly every U.S. college and employer. Each year, the test is delivered across more than 90 countries.

We're not just a credential—we're a bridge to better futures. Our GEDWorks and Accelerated Pathways teams partner with more than 75 leading employers to deliver high-impact, turnkey education solutions for working learners.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a senior leader to lead our Global Operations and Strategic Partnerships across three high-impact, fast-moving teams:

• Global Operations: Ensuring seamless test delivery and learner support across U.S. and international markets.
• GEDWorks & GED+: Providing comprehensive support, coaching, and test preparation for adult learners via employer and self-pay channels.
• Accelerated Pathways: Helping employers deliver cost-effective tuition benefit programs that drive learner success and workforce ROI.

As VP, you'll provide operational leadership to approximately 90 team members, drive cross-functional efficiency, elevate the learner experience, and grow the impact of our partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead with Vision: Develop and execute operational strategies that align with long-term goals across product, delivery, and support.
• Optimize for Impact: Implement data-driven process improvements, embracing AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and learner outcomes.
• Drive Performance: Monitor KPIs and SLAs to assess and improve service delivery across teams and partner ecosystems.
• Inspire Teams: Lead and empower a distributed team with a culture of accountability, innovation, and development.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Forge and expand high-value relationships with employers, government agencies, and mission-aligned organizations to scale our brand and services.
• Manage with Discipline: Oversee budgets and resourcing to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with internal stakeholders, legal teams, and executives to align priorities and deliver results.

About you

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in education, edtech, corporate training, or upskilling.
• Proven success managing large, distributed teams with a track record of talent development and performance improvement.
• Deep understanding of adult learners, workforce education, and tuition benefit strategies.
• Strong strategic acumen and experience navigating complex partner ecosystems.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience building and sustaining executive-level relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in business, education, or communications strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with U.S. travel (~15-20%) and remote team leadership.

Your Reward & Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits tailored to diverse teams and their families. Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and location. The full-time base salary range is $150,000 - $200,000, with eligibility for annual incentives and comprehensive benefits.

For legal compliance, the pay range in certain states is specified accordingly.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is to help people realize their potential through learning. We believe every learning opportunity is a personal breakthrough. We're the world's lifelong learning company—learning is who we are. Learn more at Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request accommodations by contacting [e-mail].

Job: SALES

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 19320