Job Description
We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students 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.
Cengage Work helps learners gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market. Through flexible, affordable online courses and career-focused training programs, Cengage Work supports individuals, institutions and employers in preparing for high-demand fields like allied health, cybersecurity, manufacturing, skilled trades and beauty education. With partnerships across thousands of institutions and a leading position in career and technical education, the business expands access to non-degree credentials and delivers practical, job-ready outcomes for learners at every stage of their career journey. To date, Cengage Work has helped millions of learners gain employable skills, complete required trainings and pursue new career paths.
Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see
https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/
.
At Milady, we’re redefining trades education for the next generation of professionals. As the Director, Content Strategy & Operations, you’ll be the function leader in charge of evolving our learning experiences into intuitive, impactful digital experiences that support students, educators, and schools nationwide while innovating content production processes that introduce efficiency and scale. This role requires a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of digital metrics, audience behavior, and content strategy.
What you'll do here:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead the content and operations function within Milady, through Portfolio, Content & Learning and Production teams.
Set the strategic vision for subject area portfolios, content development and operational execution, aligned to company goals and market needs.
Partner with cross-functional Directors of Product, Marketing and Sales to build a comprehensive content and production strategy that enhances customer engagement and drives digital user growth.
Drive innovation in content strategy and operations, increasing engagement and annual number of learners reached.
Portfolio Management (Content Strategy)
Lead a team of Portfolio managers to deliver market-informed business proposals for all trades programs Milady serves.
Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; deliver cases for strategic investment.
Content Operations
Orchestrate multi-channel content operations—from planning, production, distribution, and measurement to optimization
Identify new ways to use technology to decrease content creation timelines, ensuring learners always have access to relevant learning experiences
Design regional and global content strategies that drive engagement and loyalty
Deliver content and learning experiences that drive positive outcomes for learners
Voice of Customer
Lead your teams to apply customer centric methodology to identify customer problems and validate potential solutions
Create customer driven, monetizable content opportunities
Culture of Excellence
Ensure high standards and integrity across all content, fostering a culture of accuracy, relevancy and speed.
Ensure relevance by staying informed of regulatory landscape, industry trends and technology evolution
Skills you will need here:
10+ years leading content strategy and operations teams, including significant experience in AI enabled content production.
Outcomes: Shown success in using content strategies to deliver revenue growth
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in digital analytics tools and a strong knowledge of digital KPIs in the learning environment
Technical Proficiency: Experience with LMS platforms, content management systems, and content production departments. Experience using AI for content development a plus.
Leadership: Strong editorial judgment, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to inspire and lead a complex team.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to changing technologies and audience behaviors
Innovation: Passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement in news delivery
B.S. or proven experience
Expected travel ~15%
Cengage Group 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. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at
accommodations.ta@cengage.com
.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, 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.
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.
Click here
to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
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.
25% Annual: Individual Target
$117,100.00 - $152,200.00 USD
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students 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.
Cengage Work helps learners gain the skills they need to succeed in today’s job market. Through flexible, affordable online courses and career-focused training programs, Cengage Work supports individuals, institutions and employers in preparing for high-demand fields like allied health, cybersecurity, manufacturing, skilled trades and beauty education. With partnerships across thousands of institutions and a leading position in career and technical education, the business expands access to non-degree credentials and delivers practical, job-ready outcomes for learners at every stage of their career journey. To date, Cengage Work has helped millions of learners gain employable skills, complete required trainings and pursue new career paths.
Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see
https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/
.
At Milady, we’re redefining trades education for the next generation of professionals. As the Director, Content Strategy & Operations, you’ll be the function leader in charge of evolving our learning experiences into intuitive, impactful digital experiences that support students, educators, and schools nationwide while innovating content production processes that introduce efficiency and scale. This role requires a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of digital metrics, audience behavior, and content strategy.
What you'll do here:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead the content and operations function within Milady, through Portfolio, Content & Learning and Production teams.
Set the strategic vision for subject area portfolios, content development and operational execution, aligned to company goals and market needs.
Partner with cross-functional Directors of Product, Marketing and Sales to build a comprehensive content and production strategy that enhances customer engagement and drives digital user growth.
Drive innovation in content strategy and operations, increasing engagement and annual number of learners reached.
Portfolio Management (Content Strategy)
Lead a team of Portfolio managers to deliver market-informed business proposals for all trades programs Milady serves.
Regularly analyze product and portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals; deliver cases for strategic investment.
Content Operations
Orchestrate multi-channel content operations—from planning, production, distribution, and measurement to optimization
Identify new ways to use technology to decrease content creation timelines, ensuring learners always have access to relevant learning experiences
Design regional and global content strategies that drive engagement and loyalty
Deliver content and learning experiences that drive positive outcomes for learners
Voice of Customer
Lead your teams to apply customer centric methodology to identify customer problems and validate potential solutions
Create customer driven, monetizable content opportunities
Culture of Excellence
Ensure high standards and integrity across all content, fostering a culture of accuracy, relevancy and speed.
Ensure relevance by staying informed of regulatory landscape, industry trends and technology evolution
Skills you will need here:
10+ years leading content strategy and operations teams, including significant experience in AI enabled content production.
Outcomes: Shown success in using content strategies to deliver revenue growth
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in digital analytics tools and a strong knowledge of digital KPIs in the learning environment
Technical Proficiency: Experience with LMS platforms, content management systems, and content production departments. Experience using AI for content development a plus.
Leadership: Strong editorial judgment, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to inspire and lead a complex team.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to changing technologies and audience behaviors
Innovation: Passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement in news delivery
B.S. or proven experience
Expected travel ~15%
Cengage Group 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. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at
accommodations.ta@cengage.com
.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, 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.
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.
Click here
to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
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.
25% Annual: Individual Target
$117,100.00 - $152,200.00 USD
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Content Strategy & Operations (Remote) position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Baker offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.