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Director, Research & Insights - Portfolio Lead
Pearson
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and a talented team that makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better.
This is an exciting, newly established role that will play a huge part in growing Pearson’s culture as an insights-led organization and input to the overall Pearson strategic direction.
The Lead, Portfolio will report directly to the Head of Research and Insights and will be dedicated to a specific business unit to provide insight on go-to-market positioning and strategy, new product and service investment, and buy. While they will report to Research and Insights, they will be embedded in the business unit with the remit of being responsible for insights and building partner recommendations through market and industry analysis, customer insights, competitive assessment, and market research with main focus on the Assessment business.
Because this will be a newly formed organization, you should be comfortable in a startup environment, and be willing to roll up your sleeves and wear multiple hats as we get the function up and running.
This individual will:
1. Be the universal source of truth within the business unit, expertly leveraging different research functions and sources within the organization to provide big picture analyses of what is happening in the Assessment market that may impact the marketing or business strategy for the business unit
2. Be passionate and assertive about engaging with stakeholders inside and outside the business unit with new information that may have an impact on the business
3. Be incredibly passionate about the power of data and information to transform a business, tell stories, and build relationships
4. Have a deep understanding of research methods (qualitative, quantitative) as well as emerging methods (social listening, syndicated reports, analytics)
Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Market Research and Insights team to identify needs for primary research (qualitative, quantitative) as well as executing and analyzing said research in a compelling way that paints a full picture for leadership
• Work closely with with other members of the Market Research and Insights team to ensure that research agenda is closely aligned and ladders up to the strategic vision for the company
• Conducting industry, market, and competitive analysis and reporting on those findings in an effort to strategically maintain or place Pearson at the front of the competition
• Proactively synthesize and bring strategic insights to the business unit based on issues that are integral to the business
• Staying abreast of internal Pearson Assessment product portfolios, organizational initiatives, internal capabilities and stakeholders needs
Qualifications
• Ability to scope and manage multi-part projects with multiple stakeholders, driving them to completion
• Committed to flex to what is needed for the business and what is needed to make internal stakeholders successful
• Fearless in working with senior leadership, and in giving insights-based advice
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility; team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
• Exceptional writing, storytelling and presentation skills: ability to scope and frame issues
• Strong analytical abilities and aptitude for using data to inform decision-making
• Understanding of key issues, players and trends in the psychology, health and education assessmentindustry
• Bachelor's degree minimum; Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• 7+ years’ experience in a strategy / consulting / market research role
• Higher / professional education, tech experience, and/or agency experience preferred
• Proven record of leadership and success
• Ability to work autonomously and experience working towards individual and organizational goals
• Ability to travel (up to 20%)