Specialist, Portfolio Management

Pearson • Hoboken, NJ

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About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Specialist, Portfolio Management specializing in enterprise training, with a focus on acquiring and developing online courses, video content, and live classes. This role is ideal for a content professional with a passion for educational innovation, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to sign and nurture experts and trainers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in content creation, technical publishing, educational content acquisition, or a related area.
• Demonstrated success in signing and developing trainers and/or authors with a track record for success.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience overseeing complex, multi-format content projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of technical content business, especially for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud
• Self-starter, able to attend conferences and keep up with technical trends
• Familiarity with course creation platforms, video production, and live training formats
• Analytical mindset for market trends and content opportunities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• A client-focused go-to-market mindset

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit thought leaders and instructors with a proven track record for delivering content, focusing on technical subjects and emerging trends.
• Research leading market trends in technology for AI and other relevant fields to identify new content areas.
• Evaluate course proposals, video scripts, and training outlines, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational standards
• Lead the full lifecycle of content development: from acquisition and contract negotiation to guiding trainers and authors through course creation, video production, and live event planning.
• Create budgets that are in sync with expectations and project manage multiple concurrent course and training projects to maintain schedules, quality and keep titles on budget.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing promotion of new educational offerings.
• Coordinate with vendors to manage project lifecycles, create content, and deliver files
• Attend industry conferences and virtual events to scout talent and stay ahead of content trends.
• Mentor junior editorial staff as needed.

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level