Sr Manager, Demand Marketing (Remote)

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners 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. Senior Manager, Demand Marketing (ELL) leads the strategy and execution of integrated demand generation and thought leadership programs that drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline growth for Cengage and its portfolio. This role leads a team of marketers responsible for delivering high-impact, multi-channel campaigns across owned, paid, and earned channels. This leader plays a critical role in translating go‑to‑market priorities into effective demand programs, while building team capability and driving consistent pipeline contribution. The role partners closely with Sales, GTM partners, Revenue Operations, and Marketing teams to deliver measurable growth outcomes. What you'll do here: Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of demand marketers, ensuring strong execution, professional growth, and alignment to business goals Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and key performance indicators tied to pipeline, engagement, and campaign success Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Provide strategic guidance and hands‑on support to ensure campaign quality and effectiveness Demand Marketing Strategy & Execution Contribute to demand marketing strategy and lead execution of integrated programs that drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline Oversee development and execution of multi‑channel campaigns across owned, paid, and earned media Ensure alignment of campaigns to target audiences, business priorities, and GTM objectives Drive consistency and scalability in campaign planning, execution, and optimization Thought Leadership & Content Activation Lead team execution of thought leadership initiatives, including cornerstone content, white papers, blogs, events, speakers, and earned media Ensure content aligns with brand messaging and resonates with target audiences Amplify content through integrated campaign strategies to drive engagement and demand Cross‑Functional Partnership & Pipeline Impact Partner with Sales and GTM partners to align campaigns to sales priorities and improve lead handoff and follow‑up processes Collaborate with Revenue, Sales, and Marketing Operations to support pipeline generation, health, and tracking Ensure marketing programs contribute to pipeline growth, lead quality, and conversion outcomes Performance Management & Optimization Oversee campaign performance tracking, pipeline contribution, and engagement metrics Guide team in analysing results and delivering actionable insights and recommendations Drive a test‑and‑learn approach to continuously optimise campaign effectiveness and return on investment Improve operational efficiency, campaign processes, and pipeline hygiene Program Management & Execution Excellence Oversee multiple campaign workstreams, ensuring timely execution and strong coordination across teams Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities, and drive resolution proactively Establish and reinforce best practices for campaign execution and project management Skills you will need here: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum of 8 years of experience in demand marketing, campaign execution, growth marketing, or related areas Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience, with a track record of developing high‑performing teams Experience contributing to pipeline generation and marketing performance outcomes Familiarity with marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and campaign analytics tools Strong expertise in demand marketing, campaign strategy, and multi‑channel execution Confirmed ability to lead and develop a team while delivering against pipeline and performance goals Experience implementing integrated marketing campaigns across owned, paid, and earned channels Ability to lead thought leadership activation across content, events, speakers, and media Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting campaign performance and pipeline data Effective collaboration and communication skills across Sales, Marketing, and Operations Ability to operate strategically while maintaining executional rigor and attention to detail Strong prioritisation skills and ability to handle multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . About Cengage Cengage, 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. 20% Annual: Individual Target

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD

Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI‑powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey. Warning: Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in‑person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cengage Group