Portfolio Manager Advanced Placement & Electives
@ Cengage Group

Hybrid
$100,200
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

Cengage Group is dedicated to transforming learning for millions with innovative educational products. As the Portfolio Manager Advanced Placement & Electives, you will create product strategy, lead product development, and drive the success of the Social Sciences Advanced Placement and Electives portfolio.

What You'll Do

  • Lead a profitable product line and develop strategic business plans.
  • Use data to shape market-informed proposals and strategic decisions.
  • Translate priorities into organized end-to-end development plans.
  • Establish key customer relationships and anticipate competitor activities.
  • Partner with Marketing, Sales, and other functional teams for product adoption.

Key Responsibilities

The PM will develop hypotheses, test ideas, analyze market trends, and guide product design decisions based on data. You will manage budgets, resources, and performance goals while ensuring timely, high-quality product delivery. Responsibilities include making presentations at internal and external events and sharing best practices across teams.

Skills & Experience

  • Creative problem solving with a strong customer focus.
  • Experience in educational technology and publishing.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and financial analysis skills.
  • BA/BS degree and minimum 5 years in product or portfolio management.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

About Cengage Group

For over 100 years, Cengage Group has supported learning worldwide through innovative digital products. We emphasize inclusion, engagement, and continuous discovery. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion at our website.

Compensation

This role offers a competitive base pay range with additional incentive compensation. Base pay varies based on qualifications and experience.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Strategy
  • Portfolio Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Financial Modelling
  • Communication
  • Customer Focus
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
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How to Get Hired at Cengage Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor experience to product management.
  • Research Cengage Group: Understand their mission and projects.
  • Highlight leadership: Emphasize cross-functional team management.
  • Prepare data stories: Showcase market analysis and outcomes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study product strategy frameworks.
Review market analysis techniques.
Practice data analysis for decision-making.
Revisit financial modeling case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time leading cross-functional teams.
Explain handling conflicting priorities in projects.
Discuss how you innovate under pressure.
Share an example of customer-focused strategy.

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