Specialist, Portfolio Management

Pearson

5h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Specialist, Portfolio Manager at Pearson, you will own and shape a portfolio of higher education courseware products—spanning digital platforms, eTexts, and print solutions—to drive sustainable growth and strong learner outcomes. You will act as the voice of the customer and market, translating insights into disciplined, data-driven portfolio and investment decisions. This role offers a unique balance of external market engagement and hands-on portfolio execution, allowing you to influence strategy while delivering measurable commercial impact.

Requirements

• You bring experience in portfolio, product, or commercial management within education, technology, or a related industry.
• You are highly analytical and comfortable using data to inform investment and prioritization decisions.
• You thrive in cross-functional environments and influence without authority.
• You are customer-obsessed, commercially minded, and energized by balancing near-term results with long-term growth.
• You demonstrate Pearson’s essential behaviors through collaboration, curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of a defined portfolio, balancing profitability, market share, and return on investment.
• Lead long-term portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, including launches, pilots, and sunsetting decisions.
• Translate customer, market, and competitive insights into clear investment priorities and roadmaps.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Content teams to execute portfolio plans.
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategy to respond to market, competitive, and technology shifts.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape the future of Pearson’s higher education portfolio and make a meaningful impact on learners.
• Exposure to senior leaders and the ability to influence strategic investment decisions.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on learning, innovation, and inclusion.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities aligned to your region and role level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed