Program Manager

Impact the Moment

Do you enjoy testing the limits of possibility? At McGraw Hill, our Program Managers within our K-12 organization help drive progress and build the future of learning. If you have the passion and technical expertise to thrive in an innovative and agile environment, we want to learn more about you.

How can you make an impact?

As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in executing programs that are central to our mission. You will collaborate across teams to ensure projects align with strategic goals, manage resources effectively, and contribute to continuous improvement of your teams and programs. Your coordination and organizational skills will be key in ensuring our programs deliver value while supporting an environment of innovation and teamwork.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What can you expect from the position?

• Program Coordination: Manage the delivery of impactful programs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Apply best practices to handle multiple priorities and navigate challenges effectively.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, leading a collaborative environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement. Support team members to excel in their roles.
• Resource Management: Assist in allocating and managing resources to maximize program value and maintain operational efficiency. Ensure optimal use of talent and tools across projects.
• Delivery Focus: Balance program success with maintaining a positive and productive team culture. Address challenges proactively to support high performance and a healthy work environment.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and User Experience teams to streamline processes, reduce silos, and achieve shared goals.
• Clear Communication and Stakeholder Management: Implement communication strategies to ensure transparency of project plans, milestones, and progress. Facilitate regular updates and encourage feedback to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Operational Execution: Oversee the program lifecycle from initiation through execution and launch. Ensure excellence in planning, execution, and delivery, addressing any operational issues promptly to maintain program momentum.

What can you bring to the role?

• Program Management Experience: You've got a proven track record of 2+ years successfully managing end-to-end digital/technology and design-intensive programs and projects, demonstrating the ability to deliver results in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in Agile Methodologies: You have practical experience with agile project management, with the ability to apply agile principles to enhance delivery across diverse teams.
• Team Collaboration Skills: You have experience working with and developing high performing teams.
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement: You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build consensus among cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and shared vision.
• Organizational Skills: You can maintain order in a dynamic environment, prioritize tasks effectively, manage competing demands, and drive execution without compromising on quality.
• Experience with Distributed Teams: You have hands-on experience working with geographically dispersed teams and external vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
• Problem-Solving Aptitude: You are a strategic thinker with the ability to identify and address challenges, drive improvements, and contribute to program success.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing learning experiences that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $78,000 - $115,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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