Program Manager

Program Manager

DESCRIPTION

• McGraw Hill is seeking a Program Manager to lead a cross-functional team to effectively and efficiently deliver high-quality products across a portfolio. Ensuring transparency of project status from planning through development and delivery, the Program Manager oversees timelines, budgets and resources. A driving force behind collaboration, the Program Manager will look for innovative solutions and provide coaching to promote continuous improvement while remaining aligned to the overall vision. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with the Curriculum Strategy Lead on roadmap planning, managing scope, prioritization, scheduling, resource estimation, budget, and risk identification.
• Lead and coach a cross-functional team to successfully deliver projects, facilitating meetings, removing roadblocks, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Manage agile project plans and monitor milestones through data-driven dashboards, reporting progress and issues effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure consistent, transparent communication across project teams, stakeholders, and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leverage and champion AI-powered tools and workflows, staying current on emerging capabilities to improve team efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Champion change initiatives by coaching and supporting team members through transitions, fostering adaptability and organizational alignment.
• Contribute to the evolution of PMO standards and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, tools, and team workflows in alignment with organizational goals.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree required, along with 5+ years of proven experience managing complex projects from initiation through delivery.

• Project Management certification required or in progress, with a PMP certification expected to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders and team members to ensure project success.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess challenges, develop solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.

• Proven risk management capabilities, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while adapting quickly to changing project conditions and priorities.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time as required for project meetings, stakeholder engagements, and organizational activities.

• Preferred: Experience managing Agile projects using Scrum or other Agile methodologies, demonstrating familiarity with iterative planning and delivery practices.

• Preferred: Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Smartsheet to support planning, tracking, and cross-team coordination.

• Why work for us?

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

• The pay range for this position is between $93,950 - $110,000 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.

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