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IAM Product Manager
| Location: U.S - Remote 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 is for 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 forward-looking 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 U.S. Eastern Time hours) 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 (IAM) program, ensuring alignment with platform modernization goals. Define phased milestones and outcomes, and communicate a compelling vision to stakeholders and team members. Identity & Access Management: Guide the IAM program to build a next-generation solution 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, privacy, user experience, and compliance (e.g., FERPA, GDPR) in all identity features. Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the product lead, coordinating cross-functional teams of software engineers, architects, security specialists, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders. Influence and thought leadership to drive decisions, resolve conflicts, and keep everyone aligned on objectives and timelines. Product Development Lifecycle Innovation: Introduce and champion generative AI and agent-driven tools in the product development process, exploring how AI can automate discovery, market research, requirements gathering, coding, testing, or analytics to improve efficiency and quality. Execution & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end execution from concept to launch and iteration. Write roadmaps, PRDs, define features and acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized backlog. Ensure on-time delivery of key milestones and adapt plans based on feedback and requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product Vertical leaders, Program/Project Managers, executives) to meet the needs of learning products and operational teams. Communicate progress, challenges, and next steps; act as the voice of the customer and business to drive tangible improvements in user experience, operational efficiency, and platform capabilities. Technical Depth & Decision-Making: Use a strong technical background to understand identity management, authentication flows, and cloud architecture. Make informed decisions and trade-offs with architects and engineers to support the product vision. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on IAM, security, and AI/ML trends. Identify opportunities to incorporate new technologies or practices (e.g., passwordless authentication, adaptive security, AI-driven anomaly detection) and scale successful experiments into features. Measurement & Accountability: Define KPIs and success metrics (e.g., authentication success rates, login issues, onboarding time). Track outcomes and use data to inform decisions and demonstrate program value. Mentoring and Leadership (Individual Contributor): While not a direct manager, mentor junior product managers and product owners, share expertise across the organization, and foster best practices in product management and AI adoption within the SDLC. Required Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years in product management, including platform or technical product management. Proven track record delivering initiatives end-to-end, ideally including IAM or related technical platforms. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Domain Expertise: Knowledge of IAM principles and technologies, modern authentication/authorization standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML), directory services, user lifecycle management, and security/privacy compliance (e.g., FERPA, GDPR). Technical Acumen: Comfortable discussing complex designs with architects and engineers. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern software architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems). Understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application to products. Leadership & Collaboration: Strong cross-functional leadership, influence without direct reporting lines, and excellent communication and stakeholder management. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments with engineering collaboration on user stories, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning. Innovation Mindset: Interest or experience in cutting-edge technologies, especially generative AI, automation, and intelligent agents. A track record of driving innovation and continuous learning. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for some education. Preferred Qualifications
Identity and Access Management (IDAM): Extensive experience designing, implementing, and scaling IDAM solutions for complex SaaS platforms, including security and regulatory considerations (FERPA, GDPR) and optimized user experiences. EdTech and Data Standards: Experience in education technology or data-driven domains; familiarity with standards like Ed-Fi or LTI is a plus. AI/ML Projects: Direct experience with AI/ML features or processes in product management, or using AI tools to analyze market/user data. Cloud & Security Certifications: Certifications such as AWS Certified (Cloud Practitioner/Architect) or CIPP/CISSP are a plus. Leadership in Matrix Organizations: Experience influencing senior leadership across multiple teams in a large organization. If you’re excited about building the identity backbone of a next-generation online learning platform, we encourage you to apply. Compensation is influenced by location and experience. The pay range for this position is $135,000 - $175,000, with eligibility for annual incentives. Applications will be accepted through November 7, 2025. Who We Are
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
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IAM Product Manager
| Location: U.S - Remote 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 is for 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 forward-looking 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 U.S. Eastern Time hours) 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 (IAM) program, ensuring alignment with platform modernization goals. Define phased milestones and outcomes, and communicate a compelling vision to stakeholders and team members. Identity & Access Management: Guide the IAM program to build a next-generation solution 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, privacy, user experience, and compliance (e.g., FERPA, GDPR) in all identity features. Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the product lead, coordinating cross-functional teams of software engineers, architects, security specialists, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders. Influence and thought leadership to drive decisions, resolve conflicts, and keep everyone aligned on objectives and timelines. Product Development Lifecycle Innovation: Introduce and champion generative AI and agent-driven tools in the product development process, exploring how AI can automate discovery, market research, requirements gathering, coding, testing, or analytics to improve efficiency and quality. Execution & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end execution from concept to launch and iteration. Write roadmaps, PRDs, define features and acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized backlog. Ensure on-time delivery of key milestones and adapt plans based on feedback and requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product Vertical leaders, Program/Project Managers, executives) to meet the needs of learning products and operational teams. Communicate progress, challenges, and next steps; act as the voice of the customer and business to drive tangible improvements in user experience, operational efficiency, and platform capabilities. Technical Depth & Decision-Making: Use a strong technical background to understand identity management, authentication flows, and cloud architecture. Make informed decisions and trade-offs with architects and engineers to support the product vision. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on IAM, security, and AI/ML trends. Identify opportunities to incorporate new technologies or practices (e.g., passwordless authentication, adaptive security, AI-driven anomaly detection) and scale successful experiments into features. Measurement & Accountability: Define KPIs and success metrics (e.g., authentication success rates, login issues, onboarding time). Track outcomes and use data to inform decisions and demonstrate program value. Mentoring and Leadership (Individual Contributor): While not a direct manager, mentor junior product managers and product owners, share expertise across the organization, and foster best practices in product management and AI adoption within the SDLC. Required Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years in product management, including platform or technical product management. Proven track record delivering initiatives end-to-end, ideally including IAM or related technical platforms. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. Domain Expertise: Knowledge of IAM principles and technologies, modern authentication/authorization standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML), directory services, user lifecycle management, and security/privacy compliance (e.g., FERPA, GDPR). Technical Acumen: Comfortable discussing complex designs with architects and engineers. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern software architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems). Understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application to products. Leadership & Collaboration: Strong cross-functional leadership, influence without direct reporting lines, and excellent communication and stakeholder management. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments with engineering collaboration on user stories, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning. Innovation Mindset: Interest or experience in cutting-edge technologies, especially generative AI, automation, and intelligent agents. A track record of driving innovation and continuous learning. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for some education. Preferred Qualifications
Identity and Access Management (IDAM): Extensive experience designing, implementing, and scaling IDAM solutions for complex SaaS platforms, including security and regulatory considerations (FERPA, GDPR) and optimized user experiences. EdTech and Data Standards: Experience in education technology or data-driven domains; familiarity with standards like Ed-Fi or LTI is a plus. AI/ML Projects: Direct experience with AI/ML features or processes in product management, or using AI tools to analyze market/user data. Cloud & Security Certifications: Certifications such as AWS Certified (Cloud Practitioner/Architect) or CIPP/CISSP are a plus. Leadership in Matrix Organizations: Experience influencing senior leadership across multiple teams in a large organization. If you’re excited about building the identity backbone of a next-generation online learning platform, we encourage you to apply. Compensation is influenced by location and experience. The pay range for this position is $135,000 - $175,000, with eligibility for annual incentives. Applications will be accepted through November 7, 2025. Who We Are
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
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