# Cady Owens > Senior Product Manager at Khan Academy Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/cady Experienced ed tech product manager specializing in strategic planning, scaling products into new international markets, data-based decision making, and creative development. Also have professional experience in writing, editing, and instructional design. ## Work Experience ### Senior Product Manager, International @ Khan Academy Jan 2026 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Product Manager, AI Products and Solutions for International Markets @ Pearson Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Senior Product Manager, Transnational Growth Initiatives @ Pearson Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | London, England, United Kingdom - Managed the full product development lifecycle from discovery through launch and collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to drive high-level strategy for the Higher Ed International business -Owned the roadmap for the HEI development squad. Partnered with engineering and UX to scope, test, iterate, and build new features for Pearson’s course management system and then collaborated with sales and marketing to launch and promote across international markets. -Identified high growth potential opportunities to scale existing products into new markets. Defined regional pricing strategies, working closely with local teams to establish product-market fit and partnering with legal and finance teams to ensure adherence with regional regulations. ### Product Manager, Science @ Pearson Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area - Managed product portfolios for US higher education non-majors biology and environmental science and strategic vision and roadmap for Pearson’s Modified Mastering platform. - Managed high-profile accelerated launch of new Pearson Interactive Labs product. - Managed successful migration of 1.2 million users, representing $108M of business, from the Standard to Modified Mastering platform, resulting in a 35% YOY decrease in support volume. Built migration guide, released supporting functionality, and executed internal and external communication plans. ### Portfolio Manager @ Pearson Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 Developed strategic vision and product roadmaps for higher-education biology and environmental science courseware portfolio. Synthesized usage data, market research, and competitive landscape to inform content and product model decisions. Managed complex teams throughout the development process and oversaw all editorial developmental, market research and analysis, production, design, and marketing campaigns for each product. Highlights include: • Achieved 6% year-over-year growth in digital registrations across the market-leading environmental science franchise • Managed financials and built P&Ls for $20 million portfolio • Managed the acquisition and contract negotiation for new authors ### Instructional Designer @ Pearson Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area Collaborated with product teams to conceptualize, storyboard, and develop learning-objective driven digital content. Partnered with subject matter experts to shape content voice and ensure adherence to sound learning design principles. Designed learning experiences and user interfaces from concept to wireframe to final product. ### Content Producer @ Pearson Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area Produced market-leading digital education products on schedule and within budget. Coordinated between internal and external resources including editorial team, technical vendors, design, engineering, and subject matter experts. ### Project Manager @ Pearson Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area Managed production of textbooks, eTexts, digital media, and supplements for higher education science markets. Worked closely with authors to ensure adherence to product plans and tracked schedules and budgets throughout product lifecycles. ### Assistant Editor @ Pearson Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 •Project managed the revision of a high-stakes two-semester anatomy & physiology title. •Worked closely with authors and production vendors to ensure on-schedule publication under a tight schedule. •Managed print and media supplements for multiple titles. ### Editorial Assistant @ Pearson Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 • Coordinated pre-revision market reviews for high-stakes anatomy & physiology titles. • Managed an extensive review process for the development of a first edition lab manual. • Tracked the Executive Editor’s review budget and submitted monthly reports. • Provided content support for sales representatives. • Processed contracts, freelancer agreements, and payments. ### Content and Technology Specialist @ NaMaYa Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 • Modified professional development course content for an online classroom environment. • Uploaded class material using a content management system. • Submitted proposals and worked with states and districts to obtain course approval. • Provided quality-assurance support for newly-developed online classes. ### Development Associate @ ht Lehmann Consulting Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco Bay Area • Managed company contact databases and generated fundraising reports for two San-Francisco based non-profits: Stern Grove Festival and Edgewood. ### Development Assistant @ Wonder of Reading Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 • Managed company contact database and generated fundraising reports. • Organized donor events and direct-mail solicitations. • Prepared proposal packages and assisted with grant writing. ## Education ### Data Analytics General Assembly ### Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature, General UCLA ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cady-owens --- Source: https://flows.cv/cady JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/cady/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-08