Commercial Product Manager - AP/Honors

$125,000 - $145,000/Yr

Pearson Education - Helena, MT

Full-time - Mid Level

Helena, MT

Publishing Industries

About the position

The AP/Hons Commercial Product Manager at Pearson is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of products aimed at enhancing college and career readiness. This role focuses on maximizing commercial and learner outcomes by identifying market opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving product performance. The position emphasizes customer value and aims to drive revenue through innovative product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and pain points to maximize commercial and learner outcomes.
• Partner with Marketing to align go-to-market strategies and annual plans with business goals.
• Build and manage relationships with leaders in AP courses, advisory boards, and national conferences.
• Drive product launches, educate sales teams, and craft compelling product stories that resonate with the market.
• Lead research to gather market insights and competitive analysis, using data to shape product strategies and future portfolio development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams like Content Production, UX, and Marketing to create innovative products that improve learner outcomes and drive business value.
• Continuously improve product performance post-launch, adapting to market needs and driving better outcomes for both learners and the business.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent preferred)
• Product management experience, including managing digital products
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%)
• Good understanding of education, AP/Honors, Dual Enrollment and Career and College Readiness programs and higher education
• Great insight into the needs of different markets and the opportunities within them
• Passionate about applying the principles of design thinking
• Competence to balance strategic thinking with a focus on operational delivery
• Ability to tell a story using data and customer feedback

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education product management
• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data

Benefits

• Sales incentive plan participation
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities