Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote

Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote (Fixed-Term Assignment) Join to apply for the Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote (Fixed-Term Assignment) role at Cengage Group. 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. What You’ll 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 managing 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. Key Responsibilities Support new builds, revisions, and updates for compliance requirements in the Key Markets ACT catalog. Take on a key support position in ed2go’s 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, 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 ROI planning. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on product launches and enablement materials. Provide roadmap visibility and catalog insights to support academic partner conversations. 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 vendor onboarding process (NDAs, content reviews, Capsule CRM updates, training documentation). Provide insights on 3PV content viability for international expansion. What This Role Is Not 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. Skills You’ll Need 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s 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. 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. The full base pay range for this position is $58,300.00 - $75,750.00 CAD. 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. EEO Statement Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and the 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 at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Industries E‑Learning Providers, Higher Education, and Book and Periodical Publishing #J-18808-Ljbffr