Job Description 

 

Job Title: Associate Product Manager - Assessments & Certifications 

Location: Spain, Madrid - Hybrid 

Reports to: Product Manager – Assessments & Certifications 

Direct reports: None 

Division: English Language Learning 
  
About Pearson  

 

Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. 

In an era where AI is moving at breathtaking pace and where there is huge demand for new talent, with new skills, the world needs learning more than ever before. 

Whether it’s upskilling in the workplace, developing a team, getting ahead in school, making the grade at university, or learning a new language, millions of people around the world trust Pearson products and services to help them realise the life they imagine through learning. 

 

We hold learners, educators, and enterprises at the heart of our thinking. Our five interconnected business divisions work together to meet people’s evolving learning needs. We’re proud to be a trusted partner in the moments that matter throughout their lives. 

 

 

About English Language Learning (ELL) 

 

Our vision is to become the world’s leading destination for committed learners to learn and prove their English proficiency. English is a gateway to the world. It is a mandatory requirement in more than 150 national curricula, and there are over 1.5bn people worldwide learning English today. 

  
  
Job Overview 

 
We’re searching for an Associate Product Manager to join our Assessment & Certifications team within English Language Learning to develop the next generation of online English testing. 

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking Associate Product Manager with experience in working directly with cross-functional squads to deliver the product roadmap, delight our customers and drive growth. We put our customers at the heart of our products, so we seek an Associate PM who excels at understanding customer problems, cutting through noise, and executing with excellence and speed. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with the Product Manager to implement the product roadmap that not only meets current user needs but also anticipates future market trends. 

Lead a cross-functional squad including engineers and designers to deliver your next set of product features. 

Write and prioritize initiatives and user stories, own your product backlog and unblock issues for the squad. 

Partner with UX research and sales teams to speak with customers to explore and validate product features.  

Use emerging trends in AI to enhance the product through automated scoring and security.  

Monitor product performance through data analysis to drive iterative improvements. 

Understand and simplify technical concepts to drive decision making. 
 

Qualifications:  

Minimum two years of experience in product management  

Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver digital products 

Experience in agile product management methodologies  

Experience in education a plus but not required 

Experience in developing products utilising AI a plus but not required 

  

What We Offer: 

Competitive salary and benefits package. 

Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

A collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and teamwork. 

The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of test takers worldwide.