We are looking for a dynamic Product Owner to join our International Higher Education product management team. Reporting to the Product Manager, the aim is to understand the needs and challenges of the market in Brazil and other Latin American countries. The aim is to develop high-value digital products and services within a given portfolio. Responsible for providing overall product management leadership, establishing a strategic vision for your portfolio, hiring and managing subject matter experts, setting budgets, seeking market feedback and ensuring effectiveness.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and build a profitable, balanced and up-to-date portfolio.Manage relationships and communications between authors and subjects.Collaborate with colleagues in the Product, Sales and Marketing, Learning Effectiveness and Research teams to innovate and create products that improve student outcomes.Develop and maintain an excellent understanding of Pearson's digital courseware product models and feature sets.Lead and manage research activity to maintain understanding of educator and student needs.Identify, understand and represent subject, educator and student needs in your portfolio.Identify customer/student problems to be solved and the size of the opportunity, identify possible solutions and test the solution to the problem and the product's suitability for the market.Identify competitors for new and existing products and carry out analysis to inform business cases and product plans.Build and maintain an understanding of the challenges and needs of educators and students in Brazil.Use data as an integral part of the product development process.Act as an ambassador for your portfolio, generating excitement and enthusiasm internally and externally.Minimum Requirements:Good understanding of the product management process.Experience with editorial processes.Extensive understanding of education and learning, preferably from higher education.Experience of working directly with customers, building relationships and developing communities, both in person and online.Entrepreneurship and the ability to use your own initiative and judgment and to make appropriate decisions.Ability to set priorities to fulfill the portfolio's strategy, ensuring that it remains on track to achieve its strategic objectives.Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams and in a fast-paced environment.Creative thinking and empathy with the client/learner.Exceptional communication, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills.Excellent communication skills in both English (written and spoken).Availability to attend the office for occasional meetings, previously arranged with the area's leadership.Familiarity with developing digital content and designing instructions.Additional Information:Home office available. Pearson University offers a Birthday off and AIP (Annual Incentive Plan).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.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ****** Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: https://plc.pearson.com/.
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