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Sponge

Delivers tailored digital GRC training platforms

Freelancer Opportunities Available in Project Management

ContractUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Berlin, Germany
HybridBerlin office attendance is expected regularly and when required, particularly during onboarding and key project phases.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven project management experience, ideally within digital learning, compliance training, content production, SaaS, creative production, or similar environments.
  • Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills.
  • Stakeholder communication skills sufficient to create clarity and maintain momentum.
  • Commercial awareness and confidence tracking progress, effort, capacity, and delivery risks.
  • German-speaking capability is required, paired with English communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and coordinate assigned library upgrade workstreams.
  • Manage timelines, actions, responsibilities, risks, and dependencies.
  • Support coordination of internal team members and freelance specialists.
  • Keep stakeholders informed through updates, meeting actions, documentation, and status reporting.
  • Support handovers, review cycles, quality checkpoints, and delivery governance.
  • Escalate timeline, scope, resource, or quality risks early and help the team re-plan where needed.
  • Maintain momentum, visibility, and coordination across a high-volume learning content upgrade.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience coordinating freelancers, internal specialists, or cross-functional production teams would be beneficial.
  • A calm, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach when priorities shift.

About the company

Sponge Learning provides digital training solutions for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). It helps large enterprises and organizations by delivering bespoke learning, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and ready-to-go training content at scale. How it works: it combines consultancy, learning science, and creative design to craft tailored digital learning experiences, often using microlearning formats and scalable technology, with offerings including custom courses, LMS subscriptions, and pre-built content. How it stands out: its award-winning solutions, deep GRC focus, and ability to deliver customized, high-quality training at scale through an integrated mix of advisory services, technology, and engaging content. Its goal is to transform learning cultures and strategies within organizations, ensuring effective, compliant training programs that meet specific client needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Learning Technologies 2026 showcased Sponge's AI adoption demos and fresh client work.
  • Training Industry named Sponge a Top 20 Custom Content Development Company in 2026.
  • North American expansion already delivers over half of business, supporting scale and margin leverage.

What critics are saying

  • Generative AI authoring tools from Microsoft and Adobe compress custom content pricing through 2027.
  • Over 50% North American revenue exposes Sponge to U.S. procurement slowdowns and vendor consolidation.
  • LMS vendors and internal L&D teams can replace Sponge's bespoke projects, threatening core revenue.

What makes Sponge unique

  • Sponge earned Fosway Core Leader status for the fifth consecutive year in 2026.
  • Sponge combines custom learning, consultancy, and GRC content, spanning AI adoption and behaviour change.
  • Its compliance programme serves 230,000 annual learners and won multiple Brandon Hall awards.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours