Product Management & Development (Marketing & Communications) Full time Cengage creates learning solutions that use technology, pedagogy and content to enrich student engagement in the School, Higher Education / Vocational and Professional educational sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
We are passionate about learning, innovation and engagement.
We seek to employ the best people to deliver inspiring, innovative, and sustainable educational solutions for our customers.
At Cengage we set the bar higher to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers by putting learning first.
We embrace diverse thoughts and backgrounds and challenge ourselves and others for continuous improvement.
The opportunity: We are seeking a Product Specialist to lead the development and delivery of educational content tailored for post-secondary students.
This role combines product management with content development, focusing on creating and delivering high-quality resources that deliver value for our customers and enhance the learning experience for students.
The ideal candidate has a passion for education, a deep understanding of pedagogy, and a proven track record in product management and educational resource development (print, digital and blended).
The role: Utilizing strong knowledge of Higher Education pedagogical, curriculum and assessment approaches to support the learning design of educational materials that create positive learning experiences for educators and students, and achieve success in the market.
Collaborating to ensure the quality and integrity of product development, while also managing projects and building relationships with stakeholders.
Leveraging current knowledge of industry trends, educational standards and technological advancements to continuously improve product offerings.
Providing product training and support on the features and benefits of products, by creating and delivering presentations, webinars and training sessions as required.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver the product vision and strategy for specific educational resources, ensuring alignment with the needs of educators and students.
Integrate content development to create a unified experience.
Lead the creation of educational content, including both student and teacher-facing resources (print and/or digital).
Ensure all content is pedagogically sound, engaging and aligning with educational standards.
Prioritize product features and content based on stakeholder input, customer and market feedback, and business objectives.
Work closely with educators, curriculum specialists, and content delivery teams to deliver product requirements, ensuring that resources are both pedagogically sound and user-friendly.
Oversee the content development process, from initial concept to final delivery, managing timelines, resources, and risks to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Required attributes: Market awareness, including competition, curriculum developments and current classroom practice including trends in use of digital learning technologies.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines and budget.
Ability to make objective, sound, market-informed and data-driven decisions for the good of the overall division; helps to anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
Customer-focused; determines customer needs and challenges and translates those to product and value story for the market.
Understands financial consequences of actions, focusing on what is profitable.
Ability to identify the key issues in complex situations, apply good judgement and timely decision-making to prioritize work and effort; ability to disseminate complex information so that others can deal with it effectively.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to network, put others at ease and build rapport.
Required qualification and experience: Tertiary qualification (Bachelor of Education preferable).
Teaching experience would be advantageous.
Learning design experience and knowledge would be advantageous.
What can we offer: An attractive package including base salary, superannuation and annual bonus.
Access to our Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program offering services in Mental Health and Wellbeing, Career Transition and Conflict Resolution.
Professional Development hub which includes access to online training courses.
Free access to onsite gym and end-of-trip facilities.
Publishers and staff discount.
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