Pearson · 11 hours ago
Specialist, Portfolio Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expPearson is seeking a dynamic Specialist, Portfolio Management specializing in enterprise training, with a focus on acquiring and developing online courses, video content, and live classes. The role involves identifying and recruiting thought leaders, managing content development projects, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful educational offerings.
EducationDigital MediaBooksEdTechHigher Education
Responsibilities
Identify and recruit thought leaders and instructors with a proven track record for delivering content, focusing on technical subjects and emerging trends
Research leading market trends in technology for AI and other relevant fields to identify new content areas
Evaluate course proposals, video scripts, and training outlines, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational standards
Lead the full lifecycle of content development: from acquisition and contract negotiation to guiding trainers and authors through course creation, video production, and live event planning
Create budgets that are in sync with expectations and project manage multiple concurrent course and training projects to maintain schedules, quality and keep titles on budget
Collaborate with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing promotion of new educational offerings
Coordinate with vendors to manage project lifecycles, create content, and deliver files
Attend industry conferences and virtual events to scout talent and stay ahead of content trends
Mentor junior editorial staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in content creation, technical publishing, educational content acquisition, or a related area
Demonstrated success in signing and developing trainers and/or authors with a track record for success
Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience overseeing complex, multi-format content projects
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
Preferred
Understanding of technical content business, especially for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud
Self-starter, able to attend conferences and keep up with technical trends
Familiarity with course creation platforms, video production, and live training formats
Analytical mindset for market trends and content opportunities
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
A client-focused go-to-market mindset
Benefits
Eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
Company
Pearson
Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Liav Even-Chen
Chief Financial Officer (Pearson Israel)
Kim England
Vice President, Digital Employee Experience and Community Engagement
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