Associate Portfolio Manager

OverviewAs 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 contribute 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.This role is ideal for someone who is bilingual and prepared to work across markets and languages.This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who IsProficiency in English and French and/or Spanish (spoken and written) preferredProficient in balancing multiple tasks and handling projects in a dynamic, uncertain settingEnthusiastic about learning, professional development, and growing worldwide projectsKey ResponsibilitiesProduct Management & Course Development Support: Support the Key Markets ACT catalog with new builds, revisions, and updates for compliance requirements.Support 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 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.Marketing and Sales Collaboration: 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 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.Vendor Support (3PV): Assist with third-party vendor 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 NotThe Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) role at ed2go is distinct from Technical Product Management (TPM). 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. If you have a background primarily in TPM or software development, you are welcome to apply, but we encourage applicants to include a cover letter outlining relevant product management experience specific to course content, market strategy, and catalog management.Skills You’ll NeedBilingual fluency (written and spoken)Strong multitasking and project management skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsProven ability to synthesize structured and unstructured data into actionable strategiesStrong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-throughExcellent written communication (including Spanish/English grammar, punctuation, and spelling)Ability to self-manage and deliver results under tight deadlinesCollaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionallyQualificationsBachelor’s Degree2+ years’ experience in Product Management, project management, program management, or policy/compliance managementBilingual 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 plusExperience in education, workforce development, or bilingual content development highly valuedCompensationEd2go, part of Cengage Group, has empowered millions of learners. Compensation: $58,300.00 - $75,750.00 USD base pay range. Final pay may vary based on schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and location. Sales roles may include incentive compensation beyond base pay.About Cengage GroupCengage Group is a global education technology company serving millions of learners, providing digital products and services to prepare students for the workforce. We serve higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets worldwide, with platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited.Equity & InclusionCengage Group is committed to attracting diverse talent and ensuring applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in the job application process.EEO AccommodationsIf you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact accommodations.ta@cengage.com or +1 (617) 289-7917.Employment typeFull-timeSeniority levelEntry levelJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesE-Learning Providers, Higher Education, and Book and Periodical Publishing #J-18808-Ljbffr