Specialist, Portfolio Management

Job Title: Specialist, Portfolio Management

Description: also known as Senior Content Manager (Content & Training Acquisitions), Senior Content Acquisitions Editor

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Specialist, Portfolio Management specializing in enterprise training, with a focus on acquiring and developing online courses, video content, and live classes. This role is ideal for a content professional with a passion for educational innovation, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to sign and nurture experts and trainers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit thought leaders and instructors with a proven track record for delivering content, focusing on technical subjects and emerging trends.
• Research leading market trends in technology for AI and other relevant fields to identify new content areas.
• Evaluate course proposals, video scripts, and training outlines, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational standards
• Lead the full lifecycle of content development: from acquisition and contract negotiation to guiding trainers and authors through course creation, video production, and live event planning.
• Create budgets that are in sync with expectations and project manage multiple concurrent course and training projects to maintain schedules, quality and keep titles on budget.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing promotion of new educational offerings.
• Coordinate with vendors to manage project lifecycles, create content, and deliver files
• Attend industry conferences and virtual events to scout talent and stay ahead of content trends.
• Mentor junior editorial staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in content creation, technical publishing, educational content acquisition, or a related area.
• Demonstrated success in signing and developing trainers and/or authors with a track record for success.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience overseeing complex, multi-format content projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of technical content business, especially for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud
• Self-starter, able to attend conferences and keep up with technical trends
• Familiarity with course creation platforms, video production, and live training formats
• Analytical mindset for market trends and content opportunities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• A client-focused go-to-market mindset

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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $80,000 - $100,000.

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

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb 20th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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 [email protected].

Job: Portfolio Management

Job Family: GO TO MARKET

Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 22197

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