Software Product Manager - XL/MyLabs

Software Product Manager - XL/MyLabs

Job ID: 2012-9580

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 2/5/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Boston
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Product Management

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Software Product Manager shares responsibility for planning, designing, and managing the development of the XL MyLabs products. The Software Product Manager is active in all phases of development, from collecting customer input and gathering requirements through user interface design and specification writing to quality-assurance testing. This position reports to the Director of Product Management (or designate), with authority to exercise leadership in the design and development of specific product features.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Track and prioritize software feature requests

2. Define the business case for specific feature requirements

3. Research user needs and expectations for specific feature requirements

4. Write use cases; functional specifications; and test plans for specific feature requirements

5. Collaborate with staff or freelance designers and team members to develop a cohesive user interface for new features

6. Conduct (or assist with) usability testing, user development conferences, and focus groups

7. Monitor and review the development of specific features including software engineering, QA, and documentation

8. Perform acceptance and ad-hoc functional testing of new features

Other related responsibilities, as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required.

3+ years of experience in a software product manager, UX/instructional designer, business analyst, or similar position.
In-depth familiarity with software design, development, and release
Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
Experience in educational publishing, educational technology, or instructional design is a plus

This position requires occasional travel to customer events and conferences in North America (10%).

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