Digital Content Systems Manager
Aspen Publishing
Full-time
On-site
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
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Aspen Publishing is seeking a Digital Content Systems Manager to be a part of a growing company. This role is open to Boston-based candidates to work in our Burlington, MA office on a hybrid office/work-from-home schedule. This role will be instrumental in managing vendor relationships, internal consulting workflows, and cross-functional solutions engineering for editorial and metadata systems. We are looking for a Digital Content Systems Manager who can take our digital products to the next level—is that you?
TITLE: Digital Content Systems Manager
REPORTS TO: VP, Digital Learning & Engagement
DEPARTMENT: Digital Learning & Engagement
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Location: Burlington, MA
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading and optimizing Aspen’s digital content, infrastructure, workflows, and integrations while managing vendor relationships, internal consulting workflows, and cross-functional solutions engineering for editorial and metadata systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Vendor Oversight
Internal Consulting Insourcing
Solutions Support – Editorial & Metadata Systems
Other Duties
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide array of benefits including your choice of health and dental plans, generous paid time off and holidays, 401k with employer match, and an array of voluntary programs to cover all of life’s eventualities from accidents; to critical illness; to pet insurance
EOE disability/veteran
#LI-hybrid
TITLE: Digital Content Systems Manager
REPORTS TO: VP, Digital Learning & Engagement
DEPARTMENT: Digital Learning & Engagement
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Location: Burlington, MA
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for leading and optimizing Aspen’s digital content, infrastructure, workflows, and integrations while managing vendor relationships, internal consulting workflows, and cross-functional solutions engineering for editorial and metadata systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Vendor Oversight
- Serve as the primary point of contact for outsourced product
- Oversee accountability and support timely resolution of issues impacting content conversion (CC) workflows
- Establish performance metrics and escalation protocols to ensure timely issue resolution and service quality
Internal Consulting Insourcing
- Take ownership of consulting work currently outsourced
- Work with internal stakeholders to gradually reduce reliance on external consulting while maintaining platform-level support where needed
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and deliverables
- Provide hands-on support and strategic guidance for metadata transformation, content structuring, and workflow optimization
Solutions Support – Editorial & Metadata Systems
- Act as a business analyst and solutions engineer for editorial and metadata teams
- Support integrations with internal systems and external platforms via APIs and automation
- Lead integration and enhancement efforts for platforms such as Firebrand and other CMS tools
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, design workflows, and implement scalable solutions
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of experience in Digital Asset management (DAM) systems, preferably in educational technology, higher education, high-stakes testing, or online learning
- Familiarity with ONIX metadata standards and publishing supply chain tools
- Experience with API-driven integrations and workflow automation
- Agile project management experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with individuals at all levels and interact with technical and business staff, customers, and partners
- Vendor management and troubleshooting/problem-solving expertise
- Willingness to travel domestically occasionally
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization, planning, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical Requirements
- Normal office environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to listen and speak carefully while interacting with others
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide array of benefits including your choice of health and dental plans, generous paid time off and holidays, 401k with employer match, and an array of voluntary programs to cover all of life’s eventualities from accidents; to critical illness; to pet insurance
EOE disability/veteran
#LI-hybrid