Lead Specialist, Portfolio Management

Job description

Advanced Specialist, Portfolio Management The Advanced Specialist, Portfolio Management provides critical analytical and operational support for Pearson’s channel distribution partners, including bookstores and digital fulfillment providers. This role enables data‑driven decision‑making, ensures consistent performance reporting, and supports commercial execution by maintaining the operational backbone of partner relationships. This is an individual contributor role with high cross‑functional visibility, partnering closely with Sales, Commercial Product Management, Digital Fulfillment, Legal, and Finance to ensure strong commercial performance and execution. Key Responsibilities: Performance Reporting & Analytics: - Build, maintain, and distribute recurring reporting on partner commercial health, KPIs, and contractual performance metrics - Analyze performance trends across strategic and channel partners to surface risks, opportunities, and actionable insights - Prepare executive‑ready dashboards and briefing materials for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and leadership updates - Support the development of SWOT analyses for partner relationships Business Planning & Budget Support: -...