Pearson
IAM Product Manager
Location: U.S - Remote Position Summary:
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead our Identity & Access Management (IAM) program as a domain expert and key individual contributor. This role targets an experienced, high-impact professional with deep expertise in enterprise identity solutions and strategic influence. You will drive the vision and execution of a critical platform modernization initiative (IAM), leading cross-functional teams by influence across engineering, architecture, security, and design. You will blend strong technical acumen in identity management and cloud architecture with top-tier product management skills to deliver milestones on the program’s roadmap. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovation in the software development lifecycle, leveraging generative AI and intelligent agents to enhance product development and user experiences. This is a remote-friendly role (with a preference for working hours that align with U.S. Eastern Time) and offers the opportunity to shape the future of PVS’s platform at a strategic level. Responsibilities Strategic Vision & Roadmaps: Develop and own the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for the PVS Identity & Access Management program, ensuring alignment with platform modernization goals. Define phased milestones and outcomes, communicating a compelling vision to stakeholders and team members. Identity & Access Management: Guide the Identity program to build a next-generation identity and access management solution for PVS. Oversee the development of a unified identity service for all user types (students, caretakers, teachers, administrators), implementing modern authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0/OIDC, SAML, etc.), single sign-on (SSO), and robust user lifecycle management. Emphasize security, user privacy, user experience, and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, GDPR). Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the product lead for this initiative, coordinating cross-functional teams of software engineers, architects, security specialists, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders. Without direct managerial authority, exercise influence and thought leadership to drive decision-making and keep everyone aligned on objectives and timelines. Product Development Lifecycle Innovation: Introduce and champion the use of generative AI and agent-driven tools in the product development process. Explore how AI can automate parts of product discovery, market research, requirements gathering, coding, testing, or analytics to improve development efficiency and product quality. Execution & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end execution from concept through launch and iteration. Write clear roadmaps and product requirements (PRDs), define features and acceptance criteria in partnership with Agile teams, and maintain a well-groomed backlog for IAM workstreams. Prioritize features by impact, user value, and development effort. Ensure on-time delivery of key milestones and adjust plans as needed. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including other Product Vertical leaders, Program/Project Managers, and executives to meet the needs of learning products and operational teams. Communicate program progress, challenges, and next steps through presentations and reports. Act as the voice of the customer and the business, ensuring delivered capabilities improve user experience, operational efficiency, and platform capabilities. Technical Depth & Decision-Making: Use your technical background to make informed product decisions. Understand identity management systems, authentication flows, and cloud architecture to trade off approaches with architects and engineers, ensuring architectural choices support the product vision. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on identity, security, and AI/ML trends. Identify opportunities to incorporate new technologies or practices (e.g., passwordless authentication, adaptive security policies, AI-driven anomaly detection). Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, piloting AI agents to assist with monitoring authentication or recommending access policies and scaling successful experiments into features. Measurement & Accountability: Define KPIs and success metrics for the IAM program (e.g., authentication success rates, reduction in login-related tickets, faster user onboarding). Track outcomes and use data to inform product decisions and demonstrate program value. Mentoring and Leadership (Individual Contributor): Although this role has no direct reports, mentor and guide junior product managers and product owners, share expertise across the product management organization, and foster best practices in technical product management and AI adoption within the SDLC. Required Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of product management experience, with multiple years in platform or technical product management roles. Proven track record delivering end-to-end initiatives, ideally including IAM products or related technical platforms. Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of IAM principles and technologies. Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, directory services or identity providers, user lifecycle management, and security/privacy compliance requirements (FERPA, GDPR). Technical Acumen: Comfortable discussing complex technical designs with architects and engineers. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern software architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems). Ability to understand AI/ML concepts and their product applications. Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to lead by influence, communicate clearly, and manage stakeholders. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with engineering on user stories, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning. Innovation Mindset: Demonstrated interest or experience in cutting-edge technologies, especially generative AI, automation, and intelligent agents. Track record of driving innovation and continuous learning. Education: Bachelor’s degree required (CS, Engineering, or related). MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Equivalent professional experience in product leadership may substitute for formal education. Preferred Qualifications Identity and access management (IDAM) solutions: Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and scaling IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, directory services, and user lifecycle management for complex SaaS platforms. Knowledge of FERPA, GDPR and balancing security with user experience. EdTech and Data Standards: Experience in education technology or data-driven industries. Familiarity with education data standards (e.g., Ed-Fi, LTI) or student information systems is a plus. AI/ML Projects: Direct experience with AI/ML product features or incorporating AI into product management processes. Cloud & Security Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified, CIPP, CISSP) indicating depth in cloud, security, and data privacy. Leadership in Matrix Organizations: Experience influencing senior leadership across multiple teams in a matrix organization. If you’re excited about building the identity backbone of a next-generation online learning platform and thrive at the intersection of technology innovation and product strategy, we encourage you to apply. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job:
Product Management Job Family:
PRODUCT Organization:
Virtual Learning Schedule:
FULL_TIME Workplace Type:
Remote Req ID:
21430 Not Applicable
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Location: U.S - Remote Position Summary:
Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead our Identity & Access Management (IAM) program as a domain expert and key individual contributor. This role targets an experienced, high-impact professional with deep expertise in enterprise identity solutions and strategic influence. You will drive the vision and execution of a critical platform modernization initiative (IAM), leading cross-functional teams by influence across engineering, architecture, security, and design. You will blend strong technical acumen in identity management and cloud architecture with top-tier product management skills to deliver milestones on the program’s roadmap. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovation in the software development lifecycle, leveraging generative AI and intelligent agents to enhance product development and user experiences. This is a remote-friendly role (with a preference for working hours that align with U.S. Eastern Time) and offers the opportunity to shape the future of PVS’s platform at a strategic level. Responsibilities Strategic Vision & Roadmaps: Develop and own the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for the PVS Identity & Access Management program, ensuring alignment with platform modernization goals. Define phased milestones and outcomes, communicating a compelling vision to stakeholders and team members. Identity & Access Management: Guide the Identity program to build a next-generation identity and access management solution for PVS. Oversee the development of a unified identity service for all user types (students, caretakers, teachers, administrators), implementing modern authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0/OIDC, SAML, etc.), single sign-on (SSO), and robust user lifecycle management. Emphasize security, user privacy, user experience, and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, GDPR). Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the product lead for this initiative, coordinating cross-functional teams of software engineers, architects, security specialists, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders. Without direct managerial authority, exercise influence and thought leadership to drive decision-making and keep everyone aligned on objectives and timelines. Product Development Lifecycle Innovation: Introduce and champion the use of generative AI and agent-driven tools in the product development process. Explore how AI can automate parts of product discovery, market research, requirements gathering, coding, testing, or analytics to improve development efficiency and product quality. Execution & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end execution from concept through launch and iteration. Write clear roadmaps and product requirements (PRDs), define features and acceptance criteria in partnership with Agile teams, and maintain a well-groomed backlog for IAM workstreams. Prioritize features by impact, user value, and development effort. Ensure on-time delivery of key milestones and adjust plans as needed. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders including other Product Vertical leaders, Program/Project Managers, and executives to meet the needs of learning products and operational teams. Communicate program progress, challenges, and next steps through presentations and reports. Act as the voice of the customer and the business, ensuring delivered capabilities improve user experience, operational efficiency, and platform capabilities. Technical Depth & Decision-Making: Use your technical background to make informed product decisions. Understand identity management systems, authentication flows, and cloud architecture to trade off approaches with architects and engineers, ensuring architectural choices support the product vision. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on identity, security, and AI/ML trends. Identify opportunities to incorporate new technologies or practices (e.g., passwordless authentication, adaptive security policies, AI-driven anomaly detection). Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, piloting AI agents to assist with monitoring authentication or recommending access policies and scaling successful experiments into features. Measurement & Accountability: Define KPIs and success metrics for the IAM program (e.g., authentication success rates, reduction in login-related tickets, faster user onboarding). Track outcomes and use data to inform product decisions and demonstrate program value. Mentoring and Leadership (Individual Contributor): Although this role has no direct reports, mentor and guide junior product managers and product owners, share expertise across the product management organization, and foster best practices in technical product management and AI adoption within the SDLC. Required Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of product management experience, with multiple years in platform or technical product management roles. Proven track record delivering end-to-end initiatives, ideally including IAM products or related technical platforms. Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of IAM principles and technologies. Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, directory services or identity providers, user lifecycle management, and security/privacy compliance requirements (FERPA, GDPR). Technical Acumen: Comfortable discussing complex technical designs with architects and engineers. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern software architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems). Ability to understand AI/ML concepts and their product applications. Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to lead by influence, communicate clearly, and manage stakeholders. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with engineering on user stories, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning. Innovation Mindset: Demonstrated interest or experience in cutting-edge technologies, especially generative AI, automation, and intelligent agents. Track record of driving innovation and continuous learning. Education: Bachelor’s degree required (CS, Engineering, or related). MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Equivalent professional experience in product leadership may substitute for formal education. Preferred Qualifications Identity and access management (IDAM) solutions: Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and scaling IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, directory services, and user lifecycle management for complex SaaS platforms. Knowledge of FERPA, GDPR and balancing security with user experience. EdTech and Data Standards: Experience in education technology or data-driven industries. Familiarity with education data standards (e.g., Ed-Fi, LTI) or student information systems is a plus. AI/ML Projects: Direct experience with AI/ML product features or incorporating AI into product management processes. Cloud & Security Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified, CIPP, CISSP) indicating depth in cloud, security, and data privacy. Leadership in Matrix Organizations: Experience influencing senior leadership across multiple teams in a matrix organization. If you’re excited about building the identity backbone of a next-generation online learning platform and thrive at the intersection of technology innovation and product strategy, we encourage you to apply. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Job:
Product Management Job Family:
PRODUCT Organization:
Virtual Learning Schedule:
FULL_TIME Workplace Type:
Remote Req ID:
21430 Not Applicable
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