Commercial Product Manager (Physical Sciences in Higher Education Courseware)

Pearson is seeking an experienced Commercial Product Manager for Physical Sciences in Higher Education Courseware to join a highly collaborative team dedicated to prioritizing customer value embedded in the products we build. This role will focus on overseeing a portfolio of products (such as eTexts and print books, lab manuals, and our homework platform, Mastering) by capitalizing on market opportunities, meeting customer needs, and delivering improved learner outcomes which ultimately drive value for our end users and revenue for Pearson. Markets include astronomy, chemistry, and physics. 

We value teamwork, trust, flexibility, achievement, curiosity and solving difficult problems. The role reports to the Director of Commercial Product Management for Math and Physical Science. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the voice of the customer by working with colleagues in North America (and globally) to support the identification, assessment, and prioritization of market opportunities & customer pain points in science education, ensuring focus on maximizing both commercial and learner outcomes.  

• Lead product strategy and contribute to the creation of new products and features, while phasing out existing products as needed. Focus on developing a strategic plan to guide the future of the portfolio in the education product space.  

• Gather and analyze customer feedback and market research to gain deep insights into product performance, market trends, and competitor offerings. Use this information to inform product strategy and prioritize initiatives that address key customer needs. 

• Champion data-driven decision-making, using strong data analysis skills to assess product performance and inform next steps, while balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking.    

• Acquire and manage authorial talent, working directly with authors to bring their best work to market and ensure the product aligns with customer needs and expectations.  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other Commercial Product Managers, Content Production, Sales, Marketing, UX, Efficacy & Learning Research, and the Application and Platform Product Management teams, to create innovative products that drive improved learner outcomes and deliver commercial value for Pearson.  

• Drive continuous product improvement post-launch, optimizing customer experience, adapting to geography/market segment requirements, responding to competitor actions, and improving both learner and commercial outcomes.  

• Support achievement of the financial targets for your product(s) through knowledge and creation of the product P&Ls.  

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them navigate complex tasks and develop their skills. Share expertise to help shape team projects and contribute to a culture of continuous learning. 

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting data, insights, and product strategies clearly and persuasively to support key decisions and product direction. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 

• Commercial product management/portfolio management experience, including managing digital products  

• 2-3 years experience as a college sales representative preferred  

• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%)   

• Strong understanding of education, particularly higher education, and learning from a consumer viewpoint 

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution across multiple markets. 

• Passion for design thinking, applying empathy, curiosity, and collaboration to explore innovative ideas.  

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story using data and customer feedback to drive decisions. 

• Competence in analyzing market trends and identifying actionable insights to develop strategic product initiatives.  

This role provides an opportunity to take ownership of key product initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop your expertise further, all while contributing to the growth and success of Pearson’s Physical Sciences portfolio. 

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $100,000 - $105,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.