[Remote] Product Management Director – Technical and AI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pearson is a global leader in educational products and services, dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth through learning. They are seeking an innovative and experienced Product Management Director to lead AI-related and strategic initiatives, driving excellence in product management and innovation across their product portfolio.

Responsibilities
• Embed into business units to develop customer-centric roadmaps and compelling business cases
• Coach teams to develop high-quality MRDs, PRDs, and refine complex work into shippable increments
• Help teams define winning product strategies and navigate ambiguity through rigorous user-centric discovery
• Lead rapid product builds with design and engineering teams, delivering features through agile methodologies
• Drive AI product strategy and deliver breakthrough genAI innovations (LLMs, partnerships, acquisitions)
• Coach teams to adopt MVP mindset for rapid experimentation and market validation
• Lead complex technical problem-solving and integration planning across product and engineering organizations
• Execute player-coach model: hands-on product building while developing team capabilities
• Drive targeted interventions with practitioner credibility, championing high-impact delivery practices
• Lead technology/product training initiatives and foster vibrant communities of practice
• Own roadmap excellence and technical strategy development across multiple business units
• Independently drive cross-functional initiatives spanning design, engineering, and business teams
• Lead innovation pipeline and strategic partnerships in AI/emerging technologies

Skills
• 8+ years of product management experience with demonstrable AI/ML expertise
• Strong technical background in software engineering or related disciplines
• Proven track record shipping complex technical products and leading engineering partnerships
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, particularly generative AI and agentic systems
• Experience building product prototypes and technical roadmaps from concept to market
• Successful experience with startups, acquisitions, or large-scale innovation initiatives
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Domain expertise in learning technologies and educational product development
• Entrepreneurial experience in high-growth or startup environments
• Strong analytical capabilities and systems thinking approach to complex technical challenges

Benefits
• Annual incentive program

Company Overview
• Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.pearson.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship
• Pearson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.