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CRO Specialist

Cengage Learning

Honolulu, HI
Full Time
Mid Level
77k-100k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and strive to ensure employees of all backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives integrated into our daily work. The CRO Specialist role involves leading experimentation and optimization initiatives to enhance digital storefronts and lead capture experiences, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, test solutions, and implement enhancements that maximize revenue and reduce funnel leakage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and define high-impact opportunities for A/B and multivariate testing through qualitative research and quantitative analysis.
  • Develop and manage a CRO roadmap, aligning with product management priorities and long-term vision for the digital storefront and lead capture experience.
  • Own and prioritize the CRO backlog, ensuring enhancements, integrations, and new features are sequenced for maximum impact.
  • Partner with design and research teams to ideate, test, and refine features that improve the prospective learner journey across purchase and lead generation flows.
  • Leverage user feedback and behavioral data to recommend and execute design iterations that increase engagement and conversions.
  • Partner with analytics teams to gather insights, define success metrics, and measure the business impact of CRO initiatives.
  • Communicate results and recommendations through clear, data-driven storytelling that influences cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Align CRO efforts with business and revenue goals, coordinating closely with marketing, product, and technical teams.
  • Ensure experiments are launched and completed on schedule, with proper tracking and measurement in place.
  • Lead the full lifecycle of CRO experiments from hypothesis creation through test design, implementation, monitoring, and results analysis.
  • Maintain a continuous pipeline of testing opportunities, incorporating learnings into future iterations to drive sustained performance gains.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in conversion optimization, product experimentation, or ecommerce product management.
  • Hands-on experience with A/B testing tools (e.g., Optimizely, VWO, Google Optimize, Adobe Target).
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in interpreting test results and user behavior (e.g., via GA4, Amplitude, Mixpanel, Hotjar).
  • Familiarity with Agile processes and tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tests at once.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in digital storefronts or online learning platforms.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing and user experience design.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, design, and engineering.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but relevant experience is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package.
  • Base pay range: $77,100.00 - $100,200.00 USD, with potential incentive compensation for sales roles.
  • Support for work-life balance and employee well-being.

Working at Cengage Learning

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery. We recognize the importance of diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to supporting our employees through programs, benefits, and initiatives that foster a positive and collaborative environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 9, 2025
Salary77k-100k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About Cengage Learning

Website

cengage.com

Location

Honolulu, HI

Industry

Book Publishers

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