Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the Identity & Access Management program, driving the vision and execution of a critical platform modernization initiative to deliver forward-looking milestones on the program’s roadmap.
Requirements
- 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
- Comfortable discussing and understanding complex technical designs with architects and engineers
- 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
- Experience with identity and access management (IDAM) solutions, including authentication, authorization, directory services, and user lifecycle management for complex SaaS platforms
- Familiarity with education data standards (e.g., Ed-Fi, LTI) or student information systems
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the product strategy and multi-year roadmap for the PVS Identity & Access Management (IAM) program
- 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
- Introduce and champion the use of generative AI and agent-driven tools in our product development process
- Oversee the end-to-end execution of product initiatives, from concept through launch and iteration
- Use strong technical background to make informed product decisions, understanding the complexities of identity management systems, authentication flows, and cloud architecture
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for the Identity program
Other
- 8+ years of product management experience, with multiple years in platform or technical product management roles
- Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred)
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills, able to lead by influence and inspire teams that do not report to you directly
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment, collaborating closely with engineering on user story definition, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning
