Associate Portfolio Manager – Remote (Fixed-Term Assignment)

Cengage; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology firm in Vancouver is seeking a Product Manager to oversee product lifecycle management, conduct market research, and collaborate on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in product or project management. Bilingual proficiency preferred. This role offers a supportive work culture focused on career advancement and meaningful contributions to education.

Benefits

Salary up to $75,750 CAD

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Product Management, project management, or similar.
• Strong communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle management for Advanced Career Training catalogs.
• Conduct market research for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate on product launches and marketing enablement.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and/or French

Strong multitasking skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Education Technology

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $75,750 CAD
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Supportive and inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives
• Chance to contribute to meaningful educational initiatives and market expansion
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to employee development and professional growth

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Support product lifecycle management and course development for Advanced Career Training (ACT) catalogs
• Conduct market research and draft Product Strategy Documents (PSDs) for strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on product launches and enablement materials
• Assist with third-party vendor reviews and onboarding processes
• Represent Product Managers in meetings and support data analysis and logistics

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years’ experience in Product Management, project management, program management, or policy/compliance management
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and/or French preferred
• Strong multitasking and project management skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including grammar and attention to detail

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Smartsheet
• Familiarity with SEO, competitive intelligence, and localization practices
• Experience in education, workforce development, or bilingual content development

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