Sr CRM Program Manager

Cengage; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a senior CRM program leader to define scope and deliver large-scale Salesforce initiatives across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Experience Cloud. You will drive enterprise CRM transformations, manage budgets and vendor relationships, collaborate with senior leaders, and govern delivery frameworks across cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business value.

This role requires 8+ years directing complex programs and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• 8+ years directing enterprise program efforts related to technology and business transformation.
• 5+ years leading Salesforce and CRM programs in complex environments.
• Experience managing Salesforce implementations, improvements, and governance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce Sales/Service/Marketing/Experience/Data Clouds and related tools.
• Ability to establish governance models, Centers of Excellence, and scalable delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale CRM programs and Salesforce initiatives with senior leadership.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables across CRM ecosystems and ensure strategic alignment.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor contracts, delivering measurable business value.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver complex initiatives.

Skills

Salesforce Programs

Executive Communication

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Planview

Aha!

Smartsheet

Job description

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners 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.

What you'll do here:

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale CRM programs and strategic Salesforce initiatives, defining scope, goals, and deliverables in partnership with senior leadership and business collaborators. Take full responsibility for program outcomes spanning Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud, and associated CRM ecosystem technologies. Drive enterprise CRM transformation programs, including platform modernization, process optimization, customer experience improvements, AI-enabled capabilities, and integration initiatives. Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors and steering committees, providing clear communication on program status, risks, dependencies, financials, and strategic recommendations. Establish and govern CRM program operating models, and delivery frameworks to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment across teams. Lead cross-functional teams consisting of Product, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Data, Operations, and external partners to successfully deliver complex initiatives. Advance identification and mitigation of program-level risks, dependencies, and impediments while proactively resolving issues across multiple workstreams. Collaborate with enterprise architecture, engineering, and business groups to establish CRM roadmaps and guarantee alignment with wider technology and business strategies. Manage vendor relationships, including evaluation, selection, contract negotiations, performance management, and delivery oversight. Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, arguments, and financial reporting, ensuring effective investment management and realization of business value. Drive governance of CRM platforms, including release management, change management, adoption strategies, compliance requirements, and operational excellence. Champion customer engagement capabilities powered by intelligent systems, workflow automation, analytics, and data-driven decision making across the CRM ecosystem. Foster collaboration among global and distributed teams while ensuring effective communication, transparency, and collaborator alignment.

Skills you will need here:

8 or more years spent directing enterprise program efforts related to significant technology and business transformation endeavors. 5+ years of experience leading Salesforce and CRM programs within complex enterprise environments. Demonstrated experience managing Salesforce implementations, improvements, integrations, migrations, and platform governance initiatives. Solid knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem features including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, Data Cloud, and related partner technologies. Proven ability to establish governance models, Centers of Excellence, operating frameworks, and scalable delivery processes. Experience managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, budgets, arguments, vendor contracts, and financial planning activities. Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods with the capability to adjust approaches according to program complexity and organizational needs. Outstanding communication, executive presentation, and collaborator management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business outcomes. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior leaders across business and technology organizations. Experience with CRM analytics, customer engagement platforms, AI-enabled workflows, customer data platforms (CDPs), and digital transformation initiatives. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Aha!, Planview, Smartsheet, or similar program governance and reporting tools.

About Cengage

Cengage, 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. Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below. 20% Annual: Individual Target $117,100.00 - $187,300.00 USD

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process.