[Remote] Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote (Fixed-Term Assignment)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cengage Group is a global education technology company dedicated to helping learners improve their lives through education. The Associate Portfolio Manager will support product lifecycle management and collaborate on key market strategies, particularly in the Advanced Career Training sector. Responsibilities • Key Markets ACT catalog, supporting new builds, revisions, and updates for compliance requirements. • 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. Skills • Bachelor’s Degree • 2+ years’ experience in Product Management, project management, program management, or policy/compliance management • Proficient in Spanish and English (spoken and written) • Proficient in balancing multiple tasks and handling projects in a dynamic, uncertain setting • Enthusiastic about learning, professional development, and growing worldwide projects • 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 • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and/or French • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Smartsheet • Familiarity with SEO, competitive intelligence, and localization practices • Experience in education, workforce development, or bilingual content development Company Overview • Cengage Group is an EdTech company that provides secondary and higher education to learners at an affordable price. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Cengage Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 16 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 21 in 2023, 19 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 56 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job