Associate Portfolio Manager

Join to apply for the Associate Portfolio Manager (Bilingual & Remote) role at Cengage Group. About the Role 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 Senior Product Managers in managing course portfolios such as Trades, Business, Legal, and Advanced Manufacturing. The role also contributes to critical initiatives such as Canadian market expansion and Spanish/ELL programs while remaining 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 (PSDs), Product Launch Documents, and other product planning materials. Partner with Learning Designers, SMEs, and vendors to ensure course quality and relevance. Represent PMs in meetings as needed and support 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. 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. What This Role Is Not While the 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 strategy—NOT software or feature development. Skills You’ll Need Bilingual fluency (written and spoken) 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 approach and ability to work cross‑functionally Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 2+ years of experience in Product Management, Project Management, Program Management, or Policy/Compliance Management Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (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 About Cengage Group 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917. Compensation Base pay range: $58,300.00 – $75,750.00 USD. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. 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