Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote

Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) – Key Markets 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 a shared purpose driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Key Responsibilities Support product lifecycle management research and go‑to‑market execution across Advanced Career Training (ACT) catalogs for Trades, Business, Legal and Advanced Manufacturing. Contribute to Canadian market expansion and Spanish/ELL program initiatives while maintaining core catalog ownership and cross‑functional collaboration. Conduct bilingual competitive and market 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; support data analysis, launch logistics, pricing models and ROI planning. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on product launches, enablement materials, roadmap visibility and catalog insights. Assist with third‑party vendor (3PV) reviews, onboarding, SOWs, content and CRM updates. 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. 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 Proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written); French preferred. Strong multitasking and project management skills in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments. 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. Self‑management and ability to deliver results under tight deadlines. Collaborative mindset and cross‑functional teamwork. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. 2+ years of experience in product, project or program management, or policy/compliance management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Smartsheet (preferred). Familiarity with SEO, competitive intelligence and localization practices (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. 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. $58,300.00 – $75,750.00 CAD 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,, 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 during our job application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr