Sarah Ergen
About Sarah Ergen
Sarah Ergen is a Senior Product Manager at Lumen Learning, specializing in courseware since 2020. She has extensive experience in product management, having previously worked at Pearson in various roles for seven years, and holds certifications as a Product Owner and ScrumMaster.
Current Role at Lumen Learning
Sarah Ergen serves as the Senior Product Manager for Courseware at Lumen Learning since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and enhancing educational products that facilitate effective learning experiences. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that courseware meets the needs of educators and students. Sarah's customer-focused approach drives her commitment to creating user-friendly learning tools.
Previous Experience at Pearson
Sarah Ergen has extensive experience at Pearson, where she held multiple roles from 2012 to 2020. She began as the Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager for Higher Ed Products & Services from 2012 to 2016. Following this, she worked as a Product Manager for Revel in Higher Ed Products & Services from 2016 to 2019. Her final role at Pearson was as Senior Product Manager for Integrations from 2019 to 2020. This progression highlights her expertise in product management within the educational sector.
Education and Certifications
Sarah Ergen studied at the American University of Beirut, where she earned a degree in International Relations. She also attended Old Dominion University, graduating summa cum laude with a B.A. in Art History and History. Additionally, she is certified as a Product Owner and ScrumMaster, demonstrating her proficiency in agile methodologies and project management.
Background in Publishing
Before her tenure at Pearson, Sarah worked at Leisure Publishing Co., Inc. as a Custom Publishing professional from 2002 to 2004. This early experience in publishing contributed to her foundational skills in project management and communication, which she has since applied in her roles in educational product management.
Skills and Passion for Education
Sarah Ergen possesses strong project management and communication skills, which facilitate effective collaboration and decision-making in her work. She is passionate about creating powerful learning tools that are user-friendly, emphasizing a customer-focused approach in her product management strategies.