Advanced Specialist, Partnership Management

This leadership position in our Go-to-Market Division supports the development, growth, and administration of large-scale assessment programs for clients. The role reports to a Lead, Partnership Management and operates in a hybrid remote/office format, with in-office activities required at Pearson’s Hadley, MA location as needed.

Responsibilities

• Bring knowledge of large-scale assessment and measurement to design and implement tests and program activities, ensuring they meet professional standards and client needs.
• Manage components of large-scale assessment activities, including development, administration, and scoring for assigned programs.
• Oversee one or more programs under the direction of a Lead, Partnership Management to develop processes, procedures, and schedules for meeting project deliverables.
• Provide quality control for all products, processes, and project activities.
• Oversee the development of work plans and apply best practices in assessment development and administration to ensure high-quality products and services.
• Support the Lead, Partnership Management in developing, cultivating, and maintaining long-term collaborative relationships with client staff, key stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Work closely with the Lead to ensure program activities align with Pearson’s goals, contract specifications, schedules, and budgets while exceeding customer satisfaction.
• Serve as an advisor and thought partner to clients and stakeholders to bring existing and new products/services to market.
• Manage client expectations and maintain ongoing communications to keep clients informed and gather feedback on program development and administration.
• Provide leadership support to the Lead, Partnership Management and deliver regular program status updates.
• Meet regularly with the Lead and colleagues to review program status and planning.
• Represent both client and corporate perspectives in decision-making.
• Participate in developing proposals, contract amendments, subcontracts, and statements of work to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Apply testing and measurement knowledge to design assessments that meet professional standards and client needs.
• Use client insights to inform product and service development.

Requirements

• Advanced graduate degree with a concentration in policy, assessment, or measurement (education or related field).
• Experience managing large-scale testing programs, preferably in certification and licensing.
• Professional experience managing and supporting project and program contracts.
• 3+ years of experience in the educational testing and assessment industry (preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience directing staff activities in planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating work.
• Proven client relationship and project management experience.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workloads and handle complex situations independently.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytic capability and knowledge of education policies, issues, and programs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

Pay

The minimum full-time salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $80,000, influenced by factors such as skill set, experience, and location. This role is eligible for an annual incentive program.

Benefits

Information on benefits offered is available here.