Advanced Specialist, Commercial Portfolio Manager

Job description

Commercial Portfolio Manager Overview: Pearson is seeking an experienced Commercial Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of higher education courseware products, including digital platforms, eTexts , and print solutions. This role combines commercial ownership, portfolio strategy, customer-centric decision-making, and market foresight to support sustainable growth, strong learner outcomes, and long-term market relevance in a rapidly evolving education landscape. Reporting to the Director of Commercial Portfolio Management, the Commercial Portfolio Manager serves as the voice of the market and customer, translating market and customer insights into disciplined, data-driven investment decisions, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional execution that balance educational impact with financial performance. The role is intentionally balanced between external market engagement (approximately 45–50%) and portfolio management and execution activities (approximately 50%), ensuring close alignment between customer needs, market realities, and commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Strategy, Planning & Growth Ownership - Own the commercial performance of a defined portfolio, us...