Company Detail

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

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Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

What you'll do here:

As a Procurement Operations Manager within the Procurement team, you will be a driver and contributor to cross-functional initiatives focused on improving internal workflows, services, and technologies.

There are three main areas of focus for a Procurement Operations Manager:

• Gaining insight into existing areas of the business to help make connections with cross functional teams, technology applications, and Procurement.

• ERP transformation and leading process innovations to completion utilizing standard practices for project framing and execution.

• Performing robust analytics and dashboard creation on Procurement data.

Skills you'll need:

• Bachelor Degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• 5-10 years' work experience working in a relevant field such as Technology delivery, program or project management, product development, or operations.

• 3-6 years' experience working in an -integrator- type role across business functions, building relationships and delivering more through influence than direct-report management.

• Experience managing cross-functional projects, product development, or software development projects.

• Proven ability to facilitate, actively listen, negotiate, and build consensus amongst competing parties, inspiring and empowering team members to provide input into the decision-making process while ultimately driving teams to decision.

• Being capable and comfortable with changing priorities, multitasking, shifting perspective between macro- and micro-details, and experimenting to find new solutions with a willingness to fail fast.

• Experience in interacting with senior level management in formal presentations and informal decision-driving discussions.

• Self-motivated and tenacious in both the pursuit of continued process innovations that will transform Cengage's operations and continuous personal learning.

• Ability to think logically, critically, and constructively about complex problems and propose solutions in a productive manner that address expressed needs.

• Strong comfort with both Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint to draw conclusions objectively from extensive data and present findings in a clear story to non-technical audiences.

• 5-10 years' work experience working in a relevant field such as Technology delivery, program or project management, product development, or operations.

• 3-6 years' experience working in an -integrator- type role across business functions, building relationships and delivering more through influence than direct-report management.

Preferred But Not Required

• Experience with Cengage Learning products, content development, processes, markets, and competitor products.

• Experience with other project management tools and techniques (e.g. Gantt Charts, SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence).

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.

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.

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The Associate Portfolio Product Manager is a Portfolio Product Management (PM) role at Cengage with an expectation that you are ready to independently lead and demonstrate the full PM responsibilities within 12-24 months. This particular Associate Portfolio PM role will cover our Higher Education World Languages portfolio within the Social Sciences & Humanities team.

Associate Portfolio PMs serve the same function as Portfolio PMs for their given product group. Similar to the PM, the APM is responsible for crafting the product strategy, making product decisions, and leading a cross-functional pod. The APM role differs from the PM role in that there is a larger focus on learning and development. During one's time in the role, an Associate Portfolio PM hones the skills and proficiencies expected of full Portfolio PMs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead a profitable product line and develop a strategic business plan in partnership with the Portfolio Product Director. The ideal candidate can be objective and willing to make hard choices regarding investment prioritization for the good of the overall organization. Ability to:

• use data to make market-informed business proposals, take mitigated risks and inform strategic decisions, translate strategy into organized end-to-end development plans with budgets, resources, performance goals, and key milestones.

• execute plans effectively by hitting deadlines and goals.

• demonstrate strong communication skills with keen ability to facilitate team meetings, focus groups, interviews, presentations and trainings.

• understand the basic tenants of learning design and theory.

• establish yourself as product champion and team leader - taking on accountability and ownership.

• Understand, analyze, identify, define, and size market segments associated with the assigned portfolio.

• Lead product lifecycle of multiple products simultaneously within scope and budget.

• Fully understand and track all product activity that affects assigned portfolio, including any product launches/enhancements and competitor movement. Develop a keen understanding of all competitors; develop an ability to anticipate competitor activity as it pertains to product medium or subject area.

• Identify and test product ideas within segments, including the administration of focus groups, advisory boards, reviews, customer meetings and sensing as appropriate.

• Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; provide business case for investment decisions. Suggest and monitor production budgets and schedules.

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales teams to seed and secure adoptions and work closely with colleagues in other functional areas (Development, Production, Marketing, Sales, Technology, etc.).

• Make presentations at company sales meetings, campus visits, and academic conventions in support of sales efforts and to drive sales.

Skills you will need here:

Basic (Required)

• Creative and curious problem solver and collaborator

• Understanding of the educational software and publishing industry

• Excellent at articulating vision and strategy and helping team members understand how their work impacts business success

• Customer-focused; understands how customer needs and challenges translate into opportunities

• Commitment to results; Enthusiastic -can-do- demeanor and persistence

• Strong negotiation and influence skills

• Experience using standard research methods and user testing models

• BA or BS degree

• Experienced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Ability to tell a product story through numbers - the financials, product usage, the market

• Ability to self-manage and self-access personal progress against achievements and results with a high degree of accountability and personal vitality

• Passion for improving education

• Experience working on teams that built digital solutions and software

• Familiarity with agile development process

• Background in customer-facing positions

• Understanding of how financial calculations and digital metrics are used in product management

• Ability to travel during peak selling seasons

Preferred

• Experience leading a team

• Experience in writing requirements and crafting user stories

• Work experience in education technology, non-traditional players, or software development

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

#li-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in the Cengage Academic Finance group providing the financial and related operational support for several Cengage Academic teams! Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for the Cengage Academic P&L; decision support for various Cengage Academic teams; and financial and operational support in pursuit of strategic drivers of value. Candidates able to go into our Mason, OH once a week for team meetings is preferred however remote/virtual candidates will be considered.

The incumbent should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to manage and use large volumes of data within analyses along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Director of Finance.

What you'll do here:

• Support the FP&A function for Cengage Academic teams including preparation of the annual budget and subsequent re-forecasts, variance analysis, monthly reporting, and ad hoc reporting

• Maintains and updates headcount tracker and other financial models and performs analysis to support the budgeting/forecasting process in support of strategic initiatives

• Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

• Communicate with business partners to identify strategic priorities, funding plans, and reporting requirements

• Use Excel to model scenarios, build forecasts, perform trend analysis, and identify drivers of business

• Drive decision making and strategy with data and analytical insight

Skills you will need here:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required

• 4+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close

• Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment and adapts well to fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and activities

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required

• Experience with PowerPivot, Tableau, Smartsheets and other data visualization tools a plus

• Experience with financial reporting and planning software and general ledger systems (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase -Smartview, Oracle Data Warehouse, PLANit)

• Strong Accounting background with understanding of GAAP and Compliance standards

• Excellent detail-orientation with ability to multitask and respond to competing priorities

• Commitment to continually trying to improve existing processes and finding opportunities to work more efficiently

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral with ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience in publishing, software, or related content business

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.

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. #LI-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in the Cengage Academic Finance group providing the financial and related operational support for several Cengage Academic teams! Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for the Cengage Academic P&L; decision support for various Cengage Academic teams; and financial and operational support in pursuit of strategic drivers of value. Candidates able to go into our Mason, OH once a week for team meetings is preferred however remote/virtual candidates will be considered.

The incumbent should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to manage and use large volumes of data within analyses along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Director of Finance.

What you'll do here:

• Support the FP&A function for Cengage Academic teams including preparation of the annual budget and subsequent re-forecasts, variance analysis, monthly reporting, and ad hoc reporting

• Maintains and updates headcount tracker and other financial models and performs analysis to support the budgeting/forecasting process in support of strategic initiatives

• Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

• Communicate with business partners to identify strategic priorities, funding plans, and reporting requirements

• Use Excel to model scenarios, build forecasts, perform trend analysis, and identify drivers of business

• Drive decision making and strategy with data and analytical insight

Skills you will need here:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required

• 4+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close

• Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment and adapts well to fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and activities

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required

• Experience with PowerPivot, Tableau, Smartsheets and other data visualization tools a plus

• Experience with financial reporting and planning software and general ledger systems (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase -Smartview, Oracle Data Warehouse, PLANit)

• Strong Accounting background with understanding of GAAP and Compliance standards

• Excellent detail-orientation with ability to multitask and respond to competing priorities

• Commitment to continually trying to improve existing processes and finding opportunities to work more efficiently

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral with ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience in publishing, software, or related content business

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.

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. #LI-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in the Cengage Academic Finance group providing the financial and related operational support for several Cengage Academic teams! Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for the Cengage Academic P&L; decision support for various Cengage Academic teams; and financial and operational support in pursuit of strategic drivers of value. Candidates able to go into our Mason, OH once a week for team meetings is preferred however remote/virtual candidates will be considered.

The incumbent should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to manage and use large volumes of data within analyses along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Director of Finance.

What you'll do here:

• Support the FP&A function for Cengage Academic teams including preparation of the annual budget and subsequent re-forecasts, variance analysis, monthly reporting, and ad hoc reporting

• Maintains and updates headcount tracker and other financial models and performs analysis to support the budgeting/forecasting process in support of strategic initiatives

• Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

• Communicate with business partners to identify strategic priorities, funding plans, and reporting requirements

• Use Excel to model scenarios, build forecasts, perform trend analysis, and identify drivers of business

• Drive decision making and strategy with data and analytical insight

Skills you will need here:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required

• 4+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close

• Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment and adapts well to fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and activities

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required

• Experience with PowerPivot, Tableau, Smartsheets and other data visualization tools a plus

• Experience with financial reporting and planning software and general ledger systems (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase -Smartview, Oracle Data Warehouse, PLANit)

• Strong Accounting background with understanding of GAAP and Compliance standards

• Excellent detail-orientation with ability to multitask and respond to competing priorities

• Commitment to continually trying to improve existing processes and finding opportunities to work more efficiently

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral with ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience in publishing, software, or related content business

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.

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. #LI-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in the Cengage Academic Finance group providing the financial and related operational support for several Cengage Academic teams! Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for the Cengage Academic P&L; decision support for various Cengage Academic teams; and financial and operational support in pursuit of strategic drivers of value. Candidates able to go into our Mason, OH once a week for team meetings is preferred however remote/virtual candidates will be considered.

The incumbent should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to manage and use large volumes of data within analyses along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Director of Finance.

What you'll do here:

• Support the FP&A function for Cengage Academic teams including preparation of the annual budget and subsequent re-forecasts, variance analysis, monthly reporting, and ad hoc reporting

• Maintains and updates headcount tracker and other financial models and performs analysis to support the budgeting/forecasting process in support of strategic initiatives

• Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

• Communicate with business partners to identify strategic priorities, funding plans, and reporting requirements

• Use Excel to model scenarios, build forecasts, perform trend analysis, and identify drivers of business

• Drive decision making and strategy with data and analytical insight

Skills you will need here:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required

• 4+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close

• Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment and adapts well to fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and activities

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required

• Experience with PowerPivot, Tableau, Smartsheets and other data visualization tools a plus

• Experience with financial reporting and planning software and general ledger systems (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase -Smartview, Oracle Data Warehouse, PLANit)

• Strong Accounting background with understanding of GAAP and Compliance standards

• Excellent detail-orientation with ability to multitask and respond to competing priorities

• Commitment to continually trying to improve existing processes and finding opportunities to work more efficiently

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral with ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience in publishing, software, or related content business

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.

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. #LI-remote

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• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst that will play a key role in the Cengage Academic Finance group providing the financial and related operational support for several Cengage Academic teams! Responsibilities include forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for the Cengage Academic P&L; decision support for various Cengage Academic teams; and financial and operational support in pursuit of strategic drivers of value. Candidates able to go into our Mason, OH once a week for team meetings is preferred however remote/virtual candidates will be considered.

The incumbent should have proven interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing collaborative business relationships with cross functional teams within an organization; the ability to manage and use large volumes of data within analyses along with using existing resources to problem solve; and have effective communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff. This role will report to the Director of Finance.

What you'll do here:

• Support the FP&A function for Cengage Academic teams including preparation of the annual budget and subsequent re-forecasts, variance analysis, monthly reporting, and ad hoc reporting

• Maintains and updates headcount tracker and other financial models and performs analysis to support the budgeting/forecasting process in support of strategic initiatives

• Investigates discrepancies and provides recommendations

• Communicate with business partners to identify strategic priorities, funding plans, and reporting requirements

• Use Excel to model scenarios, build forecasts, perform trend analysis, and identify drivers of business

• Drive decision making and strategy with data and analytical insight

Skills you will need here:

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting/Finance, or Quantitative subject areas required

• 4+ years related experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, analysis, and month-end close

• Ability to contribute constructively in a team-oriented environment and adapts well to fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities and activities

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required

• Experience with PowerPivot, Tableau, Smartsheets and other data visualization tools a plus

• Experience with financial reporting and planning software and general ledger systems (JD Edwards, Hyperion Essbase -Smartview, Oracle Data Warehouse, PLANit)

• Strong Accounting background with understanding of GAAP and Compliance standards

• Excellent detail-orientation with ability to multitask and respond to competing priorities

• Commitment to continually trying to improve existing processes and finding opportunities to work more efficiently

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral with ability to communicate complex business information to a range of audiences

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience in publishing, software, or related content business

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

If you are a CO State, NY State, WA State, or Jersey City, NJ resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.

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. #LI-remote

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning

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 culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. 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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

SUMMARY: As a member of the digital print center team, the primary objective for this position is to safely and accurately print, trim, bind and put away printed products as requested by Cengage Learning customers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Hunkeler Operator position is responsible for trimming, stacking and palletizing as specified in customer orders. The technician will need to work independently and be willing to learn all machinery within the Digital Print Center. As all positions in the distribution facility, this position will flex to other departments as necessary or decided by business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize sight recognition and matching of numeric and alpha listings to ensure accurate inventory and order placement.

• Operate machinery to assemble, trim, and collate products as specified by customers. - Maintain a clean working environment protecting machinery.

• Adjust equipment as necessary to ensure machinery runs efficiently.

• Comfortable with computer entry.

• Perform consistent counting of product and pallets utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

• Safely lift, push, pull and relocate packages up to 50lbs as required.

• Ensure carts are safely/properly stacked to full capacity.

• Must be able to flex between the digital print center and other departments as business needs instruct.

• Must be able to safely operate and maintain Powered Industrial Truck license.

• Adhere to all safety practices and policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

• Strong organizational skills are required, as well as the capability to multitask efficiently.

• Maintain appropriate PIT certifications.

• Must be flexible with work hours.

• Adequate computer experience.

• Stand and walk for 8-10 hours.

• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs throughout an 8-10 hour shift. Must be able to push/pull 1,100 lb. rolls of paper on a cart.

• Adhere to all safety practices and policies.

PREFERRED:

• Strong computer skills.

• Prior distribution experience.

Compensation is $18.50/hr.

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

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.

Job Detail

• Company:
  Cengage Group