Learning Manager - ANZ Region

About the Role and Company

Cengage Group is dedicated to helping learners worldwide unlock the power and joy of education. Their mission centers on driving innovative solutions that enhance student outcomes and personal growth through quality learning resources. Diversity, inclusion, and engagement shape the culture, fostering an environment where employees contribute authentically and collaboratively toward impactful educational products.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the ANZ Editorial Manager to establish the strategic direction for domestic Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university disciplines.
• Act as the subject-matter learning design expert and representative for students and instructors within cross-functional teams including researchers, designers, and marketing and product specialists.
• Review newly released VET Training Packages to determine necessary curriculum updates and revisions.
• Assess existing ANZ-adapted educational products against company quality standards and research insights to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Develop targeted design plans addressing instructional gaps and enriching learning experiences.
• Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to balance educational best practices with commercial priorities.
• Specify content requirements for project planning and scope definition, considering content reuse possibilities.
• Champion inclusivity and accessibility improvements based on established guidelines and best practices.
• Work closely with authors and development teams throughout product creation, integrating diverse viewpoints.
• Create and maintain authoring guidelines to ensure consistent, quality content development across products.
• Evaluate new learning objectives and materials thoroughly using shared evaluation metrics.
• Employ standardized tools and processes to advance projects from conceptualization to delivery.
• Stay informed about evolving industry trends and educational technologies to continuously refine design approaches.

Required Skills and Experience

• Practical application of learning sciences and digital pedagogy to enhance educational products.
• Commitment to fostering innovation and maintaining high standards in assigned content areas.
• Strong communication abilities, adapting messages for diverse audiences and demonstrating persuasive documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative problem-solving aptitude and effectiveness in managing relationships and trade-offs.
• Experience managing complex projects within dynamic, remote team settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and file sharing platforms.
• 3 to 5 years of full-time professional experience, ideally with a background in corporate environments.
• A growth mindset with dedication to ongoing professional development and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior involvement in the ANZ educational publishing sector.
• Academic or professional credentials in instructional design, learning design, or related disciplines.
• Teaching background in higher education or technical and career education.
• Experience designing content that accommodates diverse and inclusive audiences.

Additional Company Information and Equal Opportunity Statement

Cengage serves millions of students globally through various educational materials and digital solutions, supporting faculty and learners across multiple education levels. Committed to equal employment opportunity, the company promotes inclusive hiring practices regardless of personal or demographic factors. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.