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Description: This role aligns to industry level titles such as Principal Product Manager
Location: United States — Remote
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Product Manager, Curriculum & Instruction Services works closely with the Lead of Staff Learning Service Products to manage the continuous improvement of the service product portfolio that builds staff capacity and strengthens instructional practice in virtual schools. Product Managers assess school, staff, and instructional needs; define and refine service product roadmaps; monitor product development and delivery; and communicate priorities, progress, and outcomes with internal and external stakeholders. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including Service Product Developers & Providers, School Service Management & Delivery, Research & Efficacy, Accountability, Legal, Enrollment, Curriculum, Product Solutions, and other teams in the Product and Technology department. They apply product, service design, and continuous improvement practices to scale effective instructional practice across the network.
Responsibilities
Service Product Strategy & Roadmapping
- Collaborate with the Lead of Staff Learning Service Products to shape and continuously refine the strategy and roadmap for Curriculum & Instruction service products.
- Translate organizational priorities, research findings, accountability data, and school needs into prioritized service product investments.
- Balance innovation, iteration, and sustainability across a portfolio of service products.
- Make informed tradeoffs to maximize impact across staff capacity and academic programming.
Portfolio Management & Execution Oversight
- Manage service product intake, discovery, backlog refinement, and sequencing.
- Monitor development and delivery of service products in partnership with Service Product Developers & Providers.
- Ensure service products are delivered with clarity of scope, purpose, and success criteria.
- Track progress and surface risks, dependencies, and decisions needed to maintain momentum.
Service Product Scope
The Product Manager owns a portfolio of Curriculum & Instruction Services, which may include:
- Asynchronous staff learning and micro-credential pathways
- Synchronous professional learning experiences, including cohorts and communities of practice
- Program implementation and best-practice guides
- Role-based onboarding and mentoring pathways
- Conference learning experiences related to Curriculum & Instructional Best Practices
Adult Learning & Staff Capacity Building
- Ensure service products are intentionally designed to build adult knowledge, skills, and practice.
- Partner with Service Product Developers & Providers to shape learning experiences that are role-relevant, job-embedded, and practice-centered.
- Support the development of role-based learning pathways and micro-credential courses in curriculum implementation and instructional best practices.
Program Efficacy & Instructional Implementation
- Own service products that support schools in standing up, strengthening, and sustaining high-quality academic and instructional programs.
- Ensure implementation guides, audits, and tools are practical, compliant, and designed for continuous improvement.
- Partner with School Service Delivery & school-facing teams to support fidelity of implementation.
Research, Data, & Continuous Improvement
- Partner closely with Research & Efficacy to translate findings into scalable service products.
- Use a combination of accountability data, audit insights, service delivery observations, school and staff feedback, and relevant academic research and field trends to inform prioritization and product decisions.
- Monitor evidence of adoption, engagement, fidelity, and practice change to assess the effectiveness of service products.
- Continuously refine service products based on data, research insights, and user feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Thought Partnership
- Serve as the primary product partner for Curriculum & Instruction Services across internal teams.
- Act as a subject-matter thought partner in curriculum implementation, virtual pedagogy, and instructional best practices, contributing expertise to curriculum initiatives, platform/tool considerations, and policy discussions.
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders about product priorities, progress, and outcomes.
- Support change management efforts related to new or evolving service products.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required (Graduate degree preferred).
- Experience in product management, service design, program management, or a closely related role.
- Deep knowledge of curriculum-based professional learning, universal design for learning, and instructional best practices.
- Experience supporting or leading instructional practice improvement in K–12 settings, ideally in virtual environments.
- Demonstrated ability to assess needs, prioritize across competing demands, and translate strategy into actionable roadmaps.
- Experience working cross-functionally in complex, matrixed environments.
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with adult learning, professional learning design, or implementation support is a plus.
Compensation
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $95,000 - $100,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through 6th August. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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 for employment 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Product Management
Job Family: PRODUCT
Organization: Virtual Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 25288
LI-REMOTE
Lead Specialist, Product Manager
Description: This role aligns to industry level titles such as Principal Product Manager
Location: United States — Remote
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Product Manager, Curriculum & Instruction Services works closely with the Lead of Staff Learning Service Products to manage the continuous improvement of the service product portfolio that builds staff capacity and strengthens instructional practice in virtual schools. Product Managers assess school, staff, and instructional needs; define and refine service product roadmaps; monitor product development and delivery; and communicate priorities, progress, and outcomes with internal and external stakeholders. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including Service Product Developers & Providers, School Service Management & Delivery, Research & Efficacy, Accountability, Legal, Enrollment, Curriculum, Product Solutions, and other teams in the Product and Technology department. They apply product, service design, and continuous improvement practices to scale effective instructional practice across the network.
Responsibilities
Service Product Strategy & Roadmapping
- Collaborate with the Lead of Staff Learning Service Products to shape and continuously refine the strategy and roadmap for Curriculum & Instruction service products.
- Translate organizational priorities, research findings, accountability data, and school needs into prioritized service product investments.
- Balance innovation, iteration, and sustainability across a portfolio of service products.
- Make informed tradeoffs to maximize impact across staff capacity and academic programming.
Portfolio Management & Execution Oversight
- Manage service product intake, discovery, backlog refinement, and sequencing.
- Monitor development and delivery of service products in partnership with Service Product Developers & Providers.
- Ensure service products are delivered with clarity of scope, purpose, and success criteria.
- Track progress and surface risks, dependencies, and decisions needed to maintain momentum.
Service Product Scope
The Product Manager owns a portfolio of Curriculum & Instruction Services, which may include:
- Asynchronous staff learning and micro-credential pathways
- Synchronous professional learning experiences, including cohorts and communities of practice
- Program implementation and best-practice guides
- Role-based onboarding and mentoring pathways
- Conference learning experiences related to Curriculum & Instructional Best Practices
Adult Learning & Staff Capacity Building
- Ensure service products are intentionally designed to build adult knowledge, skills, and practice.
- Partner with Service Product Developers & Providers to shape learning experiences that are role-relevant, job-embedded, and practice-centered.
- Support the development of role-based learning pathways and micro-credential courses in curriculum implementation and instructional best practices.
Program Efficacy & Instructional Implementation
- Own service products that support schools in standing up, strengthening, and sustaining high-quality academic and instructional programs.
- Ensure implementation guides, audits, and tools are practical, compliant, and designed for continuous improvement.
- Partner with School Service Delivery & school-facing teams to support fidelity of implementation.
Research, Data, & Continuous Improvement
- Partner closely with Research & Efficacy to translate findings into scalable service products.
- Use a combination of accountability data, audit insights, service delivery observations, school and staff feedback, and relevant academic research and field trends to inform prioritization and product decisions.
- Monitor evidence of adoption, engagement, fidelity, and practice change to assess the effectiveness of service products.
- Continuously refine service products based on data, research insights, and user feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Thought Partnership
- Serve as the primary product partner for Curriculum & Instruction Services across internal teams.
- Act as a subject-matter thought partner in curriculum implementation, virtual pedagogy, and instructional best practices, contributing expertise to curriculum initiatives, platform/tool considerations, and policy discussions.
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders about product priorities, progress, and outcomes.
- Support change management efforts related to new or evolving service products.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required (Graduate degree preferred).
- Experience in product management, service design, program management, or a closely related role.
- Deep knowledge of curriculum-based professional learning, universal design for learning, and instructional best practices.
- Experience supporting or leading instructional practice improvement in K–12 settings, ideally in virtual environments.
- Demonstrated ability to assess needs, prioritize across competing demands, and translate strategy into actionable roadmaps.
- Experience working cross-functionally in complex, matrixed environments.
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with adult learning, professional learning design, or implementation support is a plus.
Compensation
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $95,000 - $100,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through 6th August. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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 for employment 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Product Management
Job Family: PRODUCT
Organization: Virtual Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 25288
LI-REMOTE
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Product Management Specialist
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS requires a specific degree-to-role connection for H-1B specialty occupation approval. A degree in computer science, engineering, or business strengthens your petition. Unrelated degrees create RFE risk, so document any supplemental coursework or certifications explicitly.
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Employers who have sponsored product roles before understand the LCA and I-129 process. Mid-to-large technology companies file the most product management H-1B petitions annually, making them more predictable sponsors than startups encountering the process for the first time.
Address specialty occupation proactively in interviews
Product Management Specialists can face RFEs arguing the role doesn't require a specific degree. Prepare to explain how your technical domain, data, infrastructure, fintech, demands specialized education, not just general business knowledge, to perform the core job duties.
Australians should lead with the E-3 option
Australian citizens can bypass the H-1B lottery entirely using the E-3 visa, which has an annual allocation that has never been fully used. For product roles, the same specialty occupation requirement applies, but the process is faster and far more predictable.
Get the LCA job title right before filing
The Labor Condition Application job title sets the SOC code that determines prevailing wage level. Product Management Specialist maps differently than Product Manager or Business Analyst. Confirm the title with your employer's attorney before the LCA is certified to avoid wage compliance issues.
Use OPT strategically to prove value before H-1B
F-1 graduates can begin working on OPT while the employer files an H-1B petition in the April lottery. Demonstrating measurable product impact during OPT, feature launches, retention improvements, roadmap ownership, significantly strengthens the case for employer sponsorship commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Management Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS approves product management petitions most consistently when the position requires a degree in a specific technical or business field, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles tied to software engineering, data systems, or financial products have stronger approval records than broadly scoped generalist positions. Expect higher RFE rates compared to purely engineering roles.
What degree is typically required for visa sponsorship in a Product Management Specialist role?
Most employers and immigration attorneys recommend a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or business administration with a technical concentration. The degree needs to bear a logical connection to the specific product domain, a computer science degree supports a technical product role far more cleanly than a liberal arts degree would. Some employers accept equivalent combinations of education and specialized work experience.
How can I find Product Management Specialist jobs that actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, making it the most efficient way to find product management roles where sponsorship is already confirmed. Many companies technically allow sponsorship but won't initiate it without being prompted, searching on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a demonstrated history of filing H-1B visa or E-3 visa petitions for product roles.
Is the H-1B lottery a serious obstacle for product management candidates?
It is a real constraint. With a roughly 25% selection rate in recent years, most candidates need multiple lottery cycles to secure an H-1B. Australian citizens have a clear advantage through the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery entirely. For others, employers willing to sponsor cap-exempt institutions, universities, nonprofits, certain research organizations, can offer a path that avoids the lottery altogether.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B while working as a Product Management Specialist?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers once a new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current authorized period ends. Because Product Management Specialist can be classified differently across companies, confirm that the new role's SOC code and specialty occupation basis are consistent with your current petition to avoid complications during the transfer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Product Management Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.