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Pearson is hiring an Advanced Specialist, Portfolio Management to grow the company's technical content portfolio across certification, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, and networking areas. The Portfolio Manager guides strategy and performance of publishing and platform partnerships, identifies high-value content opportunities, and negotiates and signs high-value titles for enterprise distribution. The role also partners with authors, vendors, sales, and product teams to bring content to market.

Manage and grow strategic publishing and professional partnerships across books, video, and live training
Shape title strategy, content priorities, and portfolio roadmaps for assigned partner relationships
Identify, negotiate, and sign high-value titles for enterprise and channel distribution
Build and maintain relationships with authors, technical experts, publishing partners, and vendors
Coordinate cross-functional execution with Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Royalties teams
Use market analysis, customer insights, and sales signals to identify new content opportunities
Use AI tools responsibly to support research, competitive analysis, and portfolio planning
Salary range: $90,000-$110,000; full-time remote role based in the United States

Advanced Specialist, Portfolio Management Full Description

Position: Advanced Specialist, Portfolio Management (also known as Acquisitions Editor, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Content Manager, Technical Content Manager, Editorial Portfolio Manager, or Technical Training Content Manager)

Employer: Pearson

Location: Full-time remote role based in the United States, with occasional travel as business needs require

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000, plus an annual incentive plan

Pearson is looking for a strategic, enterprise-minded Portfolio Manager to grow its technical content portfolio across certification, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, networking, and related technology areas. As Portfolio Manager, you will help guide the strategy, growth, and performance of Pearson's technical content portfolio, manage key publishing and platform partnerships, identify high-value content opportunities, and support content decisions that meet market, customer, and business needs. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering with authors, strategic partners, vendors, sales, finance, royalties, product teams, and leadership to bring the right content to market at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and grow strategic publishing and professional partnerships across books, video, live training, and other learning products
Shape title strategy, content priorities, and portfolio roadmaps for assigned partner relationships
Identify, negotiate, and sign high-value titles for enterprise and channel distribution, with a focus on certification, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and networking
Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, technical experts, publishing partners, and vendors
Coordinate cross-functional execution with Product, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Royalties, and operational teams
Use market analysis, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and sales signals to identify new content and growth opportunities
Track portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to improve reach, revenue, and customer impact
Use AI tools responsibly to support research, competitive analysis, business case development, and portfolio planning

Required Skills and Competencies:

Portfolio strategy: ability to define title strategies, priorities, and investment recommendations that support commercial growth
Market and customer insight: strong understanding of technical learning trends, certification changes, customer needs, and competitive activity
Commercial judgment and partnership management experience with authors, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Communication and influence: ability to summarize complex situations and align cross-functional teams
AI fluency: ability to use AI tools responsibly to improve research, analysis, planning, and productivity

Qualifications:

Experience in content portfolio management, technical publishing, publishing partnerships, training content, or related roles
Track record signing, developing, launching, or managing high-value content in technology areas such as certification, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, networking, or technical upskilling
Experience managing complex partner or vendor relationships, including contracts, reporting, royalties, platform transitions, or stakeholder coordination
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, organization, and relationship management skills

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