What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Owner position at Pearson?
Company Summary:
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations. Pearson’s Virtual Schools division has reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.
Position Summary
We are seeking an Senior Product Owner who will serve as a liaison between business units, technology and support teams to facilitate product development. This role directly interfaces with software development, architecture, UX and customer facing teams to represent the voice of the customer/user and is responsible for defining, documenting and clearly articulating requirements to the delivery team. Due to the nature of this position, the applicant will need the ability to work from home or during off-hours as necessary.
Responsibilities:
Lead the creation of functional and nonfunctional requirements in collaboration with product management and engineering teams
Create drafts of user stories with acceptance criteria to seed product backlog in order to begin the grooming process
Communicate with customer facing teams to understand customer pain points in order to create a backlog of short and long term solutions
Work to quantify customer recommendations, identifying current customer impact, potential customer benefit, and return on investment
Manage a backlog of stories that align with our customer asks and biggest areas of opportunities
Act as subject matter expert for assigned area, performing the role of product owner on an agile team. Represent the voice of the customer by developing deep expertise and empathy for the customers and learners that use our curriculum, services, and software products
Communicate in an effective, timely and efficient manner with business owners and the agile delivery team, ensuring the successful delivery of software during each iteration.
Manage team expectations and focus as priorities change and shift due to changing environments and requirements
Demonstrate work on a regular basis by clearly articulating value add, and quantifying the benefit to stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in a Product Owner and/or business analyst role (or similar) in an agile software development environment including a strong working knowledge of the methodology, user stories, and iterative development
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts throughout the entire life cycle of a product
Excellent customer support experience and empathy towards challenges faced in the online learning/teaching environment.
Ability to reconcile key stakeholder interests, conflicting priorities, and business strategy and influence without formal management authority
Passion for education and experience working in an educational environment
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado/New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000-$95,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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 a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.
Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Organization: Virtual Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 9298
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Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
