Product Manager

Product Manager for Schools required by international educational organisation to be responsible for the planning, development, and lifecycle management of a product or product area within the integrated English language learning and assessment portfolio. Across non-digital and digital platforms the Product Manager will deliver the desired customer outcomes for the Schools / Higher Education portfolio. This includes understanding market needs, defining product requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product success from conception to delivery in alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

Responsible for the viability of product developments within the product area, the role executes product strategy for developments in the Schools / Higher Education portfolio.

Minimum/ essential requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a related product development role within education publishing, EdTech, or ELT.
• Strong understanding of English language teaching and assessment methodologies.
• Experience managing both print and digital product development.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and customer feedback to guide decisions.

Desirable

• Familiarity with adaptive learning technologies, AI, LMS/VLE platforms, and digital assessment tools.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid product development environments.
• CELTA/DELTA qualification or equivalent knowledge of ELT pedagogy.
• International market experience, particularly in high-growth education regions (e.g. APAC. MEA, EURAM)
• Familiarity with Design Thinking methodologies
• Experience using frameworks to develop value propositions

Main accountabilities

• Product Strategy & Planning
• Product Development & Lifecycle Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Commercial Performance
• Innovation & Digital Transformation