Team Manager, Product Management

Pearson VUE

. Own and deliver the overall T Level strategy, vision and roadmap .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in T Level strategy, product management, and regulatory compliance within the UK education market. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive performance improvements, and develop customer-focused strategies.

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T Level Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeCross-Functional Team LeadershipVocational Qualification Product ManagementCustomer-Focused Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProduct StrategyPerformance MonitoringContract ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentChange ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementGovernance ReportingMarket Intelligence Application

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship BuildingTeam DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsCustomer Discovery

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Industry Keywords

UK Education MarketVocational QualificationsRegulated EnvironmentsGovernment PolicyContractual Obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver the overall T Level strategy, vision and roadmap
Provide end-to-end accountability for T Level performance, growth and operational readiness
Lead governance, reporting and executive stakeholder communications
Align product, assessment, delivery, operations and technology workstreams
Oversee commercial, contractual and regulatory obligations relating to T Levels
Prioritise strategic investments, change initiatives and continuous improvement
Manage key risks, dependencies and escalation routes across the T Level portfolio
Represent T Levels in Pearson governance forums and with external stakeholders, including DfE, awarding organisations and providers
Drive transition from contract-led delivery to a scalable, product-led operating model
Translate government policy and market intelligence into product strategies and investment plans
Lead portfolio planning, prioritisation and decision-making
Ensure delivery of contractual commitments, milestones, reporting requirements and service obligations
Work with DfE and contracting authorities to maintain delivery confidence
Support contract mobilisation, extension and transition activities
Own product performance measures, customer satisfaction, quality indicators, contract KPIs and financial performance
Develop business cases and investment proposals
Monitor performance trends and implement improvement plans
Champion evidence-based improvement across qualification development and delivery
Use customer insight, performance data and market intelligence to inform decisions
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, digital delivery and customer experience
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, government partners and internal teams
Develop high-performing teams and promote continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified to degree level (or equivalent)
Substantial knowledge of the UK education market and environment, including schools, colleges, private training providers, HEIs and employer environment
Experience working in different regulated and/or government-policy-driven environments
Substantial knowledge of the regulatory environment concerning vocational qualifications
Substantial experience in funded vocational qualification product management
Experience developing winning and customer-focused strategies
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex products
Experience managing government, regulatory, or contractual relationships is highly desirable
Ability to apply AI tools to streamline work and inform decisions
Business acumen and understanding of commercial drivers
Customer discovery, data analysis, design thinking, product strategy and strategic thinking skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week