Product Developer for Science Qualifications
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Job: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Pearson Science is seeking a Product Developer for Science Qualifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Deliver outstanding customer-focused products (including specs, SAMS, and support) in support of the subject strategy.
2. Scope and collaboratively design and develop qualifications, sample assessments, and support that inspire teachers, engage learners, and enable progression - working in close partnership with subject portfolio team and GQ Development team.
3. Lead and own facilitation and management of development process, plus sign-off/accreditation of academic qualifications - to ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality criteria.
4. Own specific aspects of research - including design and implementation of research activity to improve customer experience and differentiation of a specific qualification.
5. Develop and manage specific elements of product surround (e.g., EAMs, specimen papers, surround materials, national programme), in collaboration with colleagues where appropriate.
6. Understand customer needs and market dynamics in a subject/s, to develop market-winning products in support of the subject strategy.
7. Understand teaching, learning, and assessment in a subject/s, through close and continuous liaison with a range of subject stakeholders.
8. Contribute to subject strategy development and execution and to cross-GQ strategy and innovation strands - including leading key aspects of identified pilot activities.
9. Provide a best-in-class customer experience through qualifications, events, free surround, and additional services that we provide at launch and throughout the lifecycle, continually improving that experience in a subject/s.
10. Provide deep subject expertise to build the strength of our subject leadership, strategy, and implementation. Ensure subject voice is represented in all role accountabilities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Develop and maintain subject and market insight: Develop and maintain evidence base of learner needs in subjects through a continuous programme of research with teachers, stakeholders, and learners themselves.
2. Manage the design, development and accreditation process for market-winning academic qualifications: Project manage the design and development of qualifications and sample assessment materials from concept to launch.
3. Support teachers and learners through the lifecycle: Implement improved monitoring of customer experience at regular points through the lifecycle.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience of design and development of qualifications, products, or curricula.
2. Strong project management experience with a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality products to time, cost, and quality requirements.
3. Experience of working within the education sector.
4. Understanding of education assessment, practice, and policy.
5. Experience of customer research scoping, implementation, and analysis of results to inform activities and propositions.
SKILLS and BEHAVIOURS:
1. Qualification and product development skills.
2. Ability to lead and influence.
3. Ability to work collaboratively.
4. Creative thinking.
5. Ability to deliver and think strategically.
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