Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote (Fixed-Term Assignment)
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13-10-2025
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Job Summary
Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) Key Markets
We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Our culture values inclusion engagement and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs benefits and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more please see Youll Do Here As an Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) on the Key Markets Team you will support product lifecycle management research and go-to-market execution across our Advanced Career Training (ACT) catalogs. This includes supporting two Sr. Product Managers in being responsible for course portfolios such as Trades Business Legal and Advanced Manufacturing. This role will also contribute to critical initiatives such as Canadian market expansion and Spanish/ELL programs but will remain grounded in core catalog ownership course development support and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in Spanish and English (spoken and written) Proficient in balancing multiple tasks and handling projects in a dynamic uncertain setting Enthusiastic about learning professional development and growing worldwide projects Product Management & Course Development Support Key Markets ACT catalog supporting new builds revisions and updates for compliance requirements. Take on a key support position in ed2gos Canada project and the Spanish/ELL market expansion. Conduct competitive and market research (including bilingual research) to advise strategy and localization needs. Draft and support Product Strategy Documents (PSDs) Product Launch Documents and other required product planning materials. Partner with Learning Designers SMEs and vendors to ensure course quality and relevance. Represent PMs in meetings as needed; support with data analysis launch logistics pricing models and return on investment planning. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on product launches and enablement materials. Provide roadmap visibility and catalog insights to support academic partner conversations. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to enable the Canadian and Spanish initiatives through roadmap visibility sales enablement and go-to-market assets. Assist with positioning and messaging for both existing courses and select critical initiatives. Assist with third-party vendor (3PV) reviews and onboarding processes (SOWs Capsule updates content reviews). Support the vendor onboarding process (NDAs content reviews Capsule CRM updates training documentation). Provide insights on 3PV content viability for international expansion. The Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) role at ed2go is distinct from Technical Product Management (TPM). While our TPM team focuses on internal and customer-facing applications user stories UX/UI design and the customer journey this role is centered on managing our course catalog making build/buy decisions supporting GTM strategies and driving the success of our career training programs. The APM will work closely with cross-functional teams to conduct market research analyze course performance and contribute to portfolio strategynot software or feature development. If you have a background primarily in Technical Product Management (TPM) or software development you are welcome to apply. However we encourage applicants to include a cover letter outlining relevant product management experience specific to course content market strategy and catalog management. Proficiency in English and French and/or Spanish (spoken and written) preferred Strong multitasking and project management skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced ambiguous environments Proven ability to synthesize structured and unstructured data into actionable strategies Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-through Excellent written communication (including Spanish/English grammar punctuation and spelling) Ability to self-manage and deliver results under tight deadlines Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally Bachelors Degree 2 years experience in Product Management project management program management or policy/compliance management Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and/or French (preferred not required) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite and Smartsheet (preferred) Familiarity with SEO competitive intelligence and localization practices a plus Experience in education workforce development or bilingual content development highly valued Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race national origin religion sex sexual orientation genetic information disability age veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal state provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process please contact us ator at1 . Cengage Group a global education technology company serving millions of learners provides affordable quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted engaging content and now integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education workforce skills secondary education English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Compensation At Cengage Group we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule qualifications experience internal equity and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.This role is ideal for someone who is:
Key Responsibilities
2. Marketing and Sales Collaboration
3. (3PV) Vendor Support
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About CengageGroup
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Corporate Paralegal
- Graduate Engineering
- Customer Service
- Clinical Data Management
- ABAP
- Corporate Marketing
About Company
We are a global education technology company serving millions. Provides quality digital products and services to equip students with skills needed to be job ready.
