Vp Program Management, Direct To Consumer (Dtc) Division

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About Our Direct-to-Consumer Division

Are you ready to embark on an inspiring journey of transforming education through innovative digital learning products? Pearson's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) division is doing just that and is focused on developing and running consumer focused learning products and services, including the recently launched Pearson Plus subscription platform. Pearson Plus provides learners affordable and convenient access to an extensive library of eTextbooks, interactive tools, captivating videos, practice assessments, and personalized study resources. With a focus on personalized learning, convenience, and high-quality learning content, Pearson's DTC division is driving a consumer digital product mindset and approach. Come and be part of the journey!

About The Role

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Co-President of the Direct to Consumer (DTC) division, the role of VP Program Management DTC will lead a high performing team responsible for delivering consumer digital products to market.

You will be part of the consumer leadership team, partnering with the heads of product, design, and engineering to build and deliver consumer experiences, products, and releases to drive outstanding offerings.

This role will be central to driving alignment across the enterprise with sales, marketing, and operations. The role will partner closely with the CPO to shape the products, future of the DTC business, and drive transformational change that distinguish Pearson as a leader in both industry and the business landscape.

The role is hybrid to our offices in Hoboken, NJ,

Key Responsibilities include:

• Partner with Finance to define budgets and track spending
• Partner with product, design, and engineering to ensure most valuable features are delivered
• Lead cross functional alignment with other critical business units and departments including marketing, communications, sales, operations, business development, legal, and research to ensure needs, opportunities, and commitments are aligned and met
• Provide ad-hoc strategy and support as key enterprise or transformational projects arise
• Work with co-Presidents of DTC to develop and streamline OKRs across the entire department to identify key trends and operational performance and help ensure success of the consumer division
• Manage the consumer product roadmap and delivery to ensure flawless and on time execution of new products, features, and releases

About You

Your Core Experience & Education:

• Track record of business results, managing budgets, controlling costs, and achieving operational targets
• Technically fluent - Demonstrated experience driving change with large scale initiatives in both a start-up and enterprise environments with software or digital experiences
• Track record of building and coaching high-performing teams
• BA/BS degree in business administration, operations management, software development, or a related field.
• 10 plus years of progressive managerial/leadership experience in program or operational roles in both start up and enterprise environments

Your Talent Profile:

Setting the Strategy and Direction

• You develop and accomplish far reaching goals or visions after developing alternatives based on data, market/consumer trends, risk evaluation, ROI, constraints, and organisational values.
• You have the Strategic agility to act and adjust as needed to ensure delivery of our DTC goals
• Cross functional leadership – You collaborate with the leadership team to set and articulate the direction of the portfolio, ensuring that management practices and approaches are up to date and in line with external industry standards. You proactively recognize the need for change and move the management team forward

Leading through Execution and Culture

• Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond your own
• You naturally connect and build strong relationships with others (across all levels of the organisation), demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Build high performing culture by recruiting, coaching and developing an enterprise team of program leaders
• Execution focus – You lead and oversee the implementation and execution of medium to large-scale initiatives through technology deployments, go to market communications and coordination.

Driving Performance

• You can focus and lead others in accomplishing work objectives; setting performance goals; achieving targets; creating a learning environment.
• Program expertise – You identify and mitigate operational risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure business continuity.
• You will have a results focus. You will have strong attention to detail and the critical thinking skills to ensure sustained revenue growth and profitability no matter the situation

Your Rewards & Benefits

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. See our benefits here

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 Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

Minimum full-time salary range is between $190,000 - $250,000.

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

What To Expect From Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Organization: Direct to Consumer

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 12212