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. About Cengage Group 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 business is driven by a strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners. 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. 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 Senior Product Managers in managing course portfolios such as Trades, Business, Legal, and Advanced Manufacturing. Additionally, you will contribute to critical initiatives such as Canadian market expansion and Spanish/ELL programs, while grounding your work in core catalog ownership, course development support, and cross‑functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Support new builds, revisions, and updates for the Key Markets ACT catalog, ensuring compliance requirements are met. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Total base pay: $58,300.00 - $75,750.00 CAD. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong, 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. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: E-Learning Providers, Higher Education, and Book and Periodical Publishing Location Surrey, British Columbia, Canada (Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area) Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cengage Group by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr