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About the Role

The Vice President of Assessment Development Services is responsible for driving strategy, operational excellence, and innovation in assessment development and operations. This role oversees the functions of accessibility, content, publishing, and operations. The VP will be instrumental in leading the modernization of systems and workflows, incorporating AI and cutting-edge tools to optimize efficiency and scalability. As a change leader, this individual will foster a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation to meet evolving market needs and exceed customer expectations.

This role can be a remote US position with some US travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a forward-thinking strategy for assessment development services that integrates innovative, AI-driven solutions to enhance content creation and delivery workflows.

• Lead the transformation to a digital-first approach, ensuring processes and tools support scalability, accessibility, and customer satisfaction.

• Champion a culture of change, fostering adaptability, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all functional areas, including Accessibility, Content, Publishing, and Operations, with a focus on delivering high-quality, accessible assessments on time and within budget.

• Establish and monitor performance metrics, driving accountability and continuous improvement in all areas of delivery.

Financial Management

• Own the P&L for Assessment Development Services, ensuring financial health while investing in transformative technologies and processes.

• Develop and manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or accessibility.

Innovation and Digital Transformation

• Lead the adoption of AI technologies to enhance content creation, publishing workflows, and accessibility solutions, driving efficiency and reducing time to market.

• Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art tools for managing complex operations, including paper production, braille formatting, and digital content delivery.

• Encourage exploration of new methodologies and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Team Leadership and Development

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.

• Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation, accountability, and excellence.

• Promote professional development and growth opportunities for team members.

About You

Key Experiences & skills:

• Demonstrated success leading in K12 Assessment – including but not limited to state and district contracts, assessment development, content creation, publishing, or operations functions with a focus on accessible digital and paper-based deliverables, including braille.

• Extensive experience managing P&L, large-scale operations, and complex workflows in a regulated environment.

• Understanding of facilities, processes, and tools required for paper and braille operations, with knowledge of ISO standards and best practices.

• Strong track record of leading digital transformations and implementing enhanced workflows and outcomes.

• Experience managing large-scale, high-stakes projects with diverse stakeholder groups.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams through organizational change.

Your rewards & benefits

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $175,000 - $200,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on our comprehensive benefits offered is here.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

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Job: GENERAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type:

Req ID: 18045

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