Associate Portfolio Manager (Bilingual & Remote)

Cengage; Columbia (IL); Remote; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology company in Columbia, Illinois is seeking a Product Manager to support product lifecycle management and collaborate on marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for career advancement and contribute to impactful educational projects.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Support for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Product Management, project management, program management, or policy/compliance management.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle management and course development.
• Conduct competitive and market research to inform product strategy.
• Collaborate with teams on product launches.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Strong multitasking skills

Excellent written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Education Technology

Benefits / Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $75,750.00
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Support for professional development and learning initiatives
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Engage in impactful projects that contribute to global education and skills development

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle management and course development for Advanced Career Training catalogs
• Conduct competitive and market research to inform product strategy and localization
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on product launches and enablement materials
• Assist with vendor onboarding processes and third-party content reviews
• Represent product managers in meetings and support with data analysis and launch logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Product Management, project management, program management, or policy/compliance management
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (required)
• Strong multitasking and project management skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including Spanish/English grammar and punctuation

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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