What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships [GED & Accelerated Pathways] position at Pearson?
Vice President, Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships
Location: Remote (U.S.-based) | Travel: ~15–20%
Division: GED & Accelerated Pathways
Be a Force for Lifelong Learning and Opportunity.
Join a global powerhouse on a mission to break barriers to education and unlock human potential. As Vice President of Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships, you’ll shape the future of adult learning, upskilling, and workforce access for millions of learners in the U.S. and around the world.
About Us
At the heart of this role is the GED program—an iconic credential that has opened college and career pathways for over 20 million learners since 1942. Administered by GED Testing Service, a joint venture between the American Council on Education and Pearson, the GED is recognized by nearly every U.S. college and employer. Each year, the test is delivered across more than 90 countries.
We're not just a credential—we're a bridge to better futures. Our GEDWorks and Accelerated Pathways teams partner with more than 75 leading employers to deliver high-impact, turnkey education solutions for working learners.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a senior leader to lead our Global Operations and Strategic Partnerships across three high-impact, fast-moving teams:
We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.
Required
As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The full-time base salary is $150 - $200k
This position is also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on our comprehensive global benefits offered is here.
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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: SALES
Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 19320
#location
Location: Remote (U.S.-based) | Travel: ~15–20%
Division: GED & Accelerated Pathways
Be a Force for Lifelong Learning and Opportunity.
Join a global powerhouse on a mission to break barriers to education and unlock human potential. As Vice President of Global Operations & Strategic Partnerships, you’ll shape the future of adult learning, upskilling, and workforce access for millions of learners in the U.S. and around the world.
About Us
At the heart of this role is the GED program—an iconic credential that has opened college and career pathways for over 20 million learners since 1942. Administered by GED Testing Service, a joint venture between the American Council on Education and Pearson, the GED is recognized by nearly every U.S. college and employer. Each year, the test is delivered across more than 90 countries.
We're not just a credential—we're a bridge to better futures. Our GEDWorks and Accelerated Pathways teams partner with more than 75 leading employers to deliver high-impact, turnkey education solutions for working learners.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a senior leader to lead our Global Operations and Strategic Partnerships across three high-impact, fast-moving teams:
- Global Operations – Ensuring seamless test delivery and learner support across U.S. and international markets.
- GEDWorks & GED – Providing comprehensive support, coaching, and test preparation for adult learners via employer and self-pay channels.
- Accelerated Pathways – Helping employers deliver cost-effective tuition benefit programs that drive learner success and workforce ROI.
- As VP, you’ll provide operational leadership to ~90 team members, drive cross-functional efficiency, elevate the learner experience, and grow the impact of our partnerships.
- Lead with Vision : Develop and execute operational strategies that align with long-term goals across product, delivery, and support.
- Optimize for Impact : Implement data-driven process improvements, embracing AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and learner outcomes.
- Drive Performance : Monitor KPIs and SLAs to assess and improve service delivery across teams and partner ecosystems.
- Inspire Teams : Lead and empower a distributed team with a culture of accountability, innovation, and development.
- Build Strategic Partnerships : Forge and expand high-value relationships with employers, government agencies, and mission-aligned organizations to scale our brand and services.
- Manage with Discipline : Oversee budgets and resourcing to ensure sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with internal stakeholders, legal teams, and executives to align priorities and deliver results.
- 10 years of senior leadership experience in education, edtech, corporate training, or upskilling.
- Proven success managing large, distributed teams with a track record of talent development and performance improvement.
- Deep understanding of adult learners, workforce education, and tuition benefit strategies.
- Strong strategic acumen and experience navigating complex partner ecosystems.
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience building and sustaining executive-level relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in business, education, or communications strongly preferred.
- Comfortable with U.S. travel (15–20%) and remote team leadership.
We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.
Required
As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The full-time base salary is $150 - $200k
This position is also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on our comprehensive global benefits offered is here.
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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: SALES
Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 19320
#location
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000
