Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead their Identity & Access Management (IAM) program as a domain expert and key individual contributor. This role is for an experienced, high-impact professional with deep expertise in enterprise identity solutions and strategic influence. In this capacity, you will drive the vision and execution of a critical platform modernization initiative (Identity & Access Management), leading cross-functional teams by influence across engineering, architecture, security, and design. You will blend strong technical acumen in identity management and cloud architecture with top-tier product management skills to deliver forward-looking milestones on the program’s roadmap. The ideal candidate is also passionate about innovation in the software development lifecycle, leveraging generative AI and intelligent agents to enhance product development and user experiences. This is a remote-friendly role (with a preference for working hours that align with U.S. Eastern Time) and offers the opportunity to shape the future of PVS’s platform at a strategic level.
Requirements
- Proven track record delivering initiatives end-to-end – ideally including identity and access management (IAM) products or related technical platforms.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management principles and technologies.
- Familiarity with modern authentication/authorization standards (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML), directory services or identity providers, user account lifecycle management, and security/privacy compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, GDPR) in software products.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern software architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems).
- Ability to grasp AI/ML concepts and their application in products – you don’t need to be a data scientist, but you should understand how AI technologies (e.g., large language models, recommendation systems) can be applied to solve product problems.
- Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and scaling identity and access management (IDAM) solutions, including authentication, authorization, directory services, and user lifecycle management for complex SaaS platforms.
- Direct experience working with AI/ML product features or incorporating AI into a product management process.
Responsibilities
- Guide the Identity program to build a next-generation identity and access management solution for PVS.
- Oversee the development of a unified identity service for all user types (students, caretakers, teachers, administrators), implementing modern authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0/OIDC, SAML, etc.), single sign-on (SSO), and robust user lifecycle management.
- Emphasize security, user privacy, user experience, and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA, GDPR) in all identity features.
- Introduce and champion the use of generative AI and agent-driven tools in our product development process.
- Write clear product roadmaps, product requirements (PRDs), define features and acceptance criteria in partnership with Agile teams, and maintain a well-groomed backlog for Identity program workstreams.
- Use your strong technical background to make informed product decisions.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for the Identity program.
Other
- Develop and own the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for the PVS Identity & Access Management (IAM) program, ensuring it aligns with PVS’s overall platform modernization goals.
- Serve as the product lead for this initiative, coordinating and inspiring cross-functional teams comprising software engineers, architects, security specialists, UX/UI designers, and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders – including other Product Vertical leaders, Program/Project Managers, and executives – to ensure the Identity & Access Management program meets the needs of various learning products and operational teams.
- Act as the voice of the customer and the business, ensuring that delivered capabilities drive tangible improvements in user experience, operational efficiency, and platform capabilities.
- 8+ years of product management experience, with multiple years in platform or technical product management roles.
