Team Manager, Product Management

Overview

In this role you will lead the strategic development and lifecycle management of Pearson’s T Level qualifications. You will work across governance, operations, technology and government relations to shape the product roadmap and ensure regulatory and contractual commitments are met. You’ll translate policy and market insight into investment plans and drive a scalable, product-led operating model. This is a climate where impact comes from strengthening the education ecosystem and delivering high-quality vocational products.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the overall T Level strategy, vision and roadmap
• End-to-end accountability for T Level performance, growth and operational readiness
• Lead governance, reporting and executive stakeholder communications
• Ensure alignment across product, assessment, delivery, operations and technology workstreams
• Oversee commercial, contractual and regulatory obligations relating to T Levels
• Prioritise strategic investments, change initiatives and continuous improvement
• Manage risks, dependencies and escalation routes across the T Level portfolio
• Represent T Levels in governance forums and with external stakeholders (DfE, awarding organisations, providers)
• Drive transition from contract-led delivery to a scalable, product-led operating model
• Define and own strategic vision, roadmap and lifecycle strategy for T Levels portfolio
• Translate government policy and market intelligence into product strategies and investment plans
• Lead portfolio planning, prioritisation and decision-making to ensure relevance, compliance and sustainability
• Ensure alignment between qualification strategy, organisational objectives and contractual obligations

Key requirements

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent)
• Substantial knowledge of the UK education market and environment
• Experience in regulated/government-policy driven environments and regulatory knowledge for vocational qualifications
• Significant experience in funded vocational qualification product management
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex products
• Experience managing government, regulatory or contractual relationships (highly desirable)

• Adaptability
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Design Thinking
• Product Strategy

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