McGraw Hill
Manager, Project Management
Smartsheet
Edtech.com's Summary
McGraw Hill is hiring a Manager, Project Management. The role involves managing core content production by setting quality standards, implementing new technologies including AI to shorten time to market, managing print and ebook projects, and leading a team of project managers. The Manager collaborates internally and externally to deliver accessible, error-free products that enhance the student experience.
Highlights
- Lead and manage a team of project managers handling core content projects.
- Manage assigned print and ebook projects, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules.
- Create and implement workflows leveraging new tools and technology to shorten production timelines.
- Develop productivity targets, assign projects, and monitor workloads for efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with content developers, program managers, the Digital Platform Group, authors, and suppliers.
- Provide training, resolve personnel issues, and support staff growth.
- Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of project management experience including digital production; technical product support experience preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience managing teams.
- Skills in Habitat, Smartsheet, Jira, HTML, and AWS Cloud considered a plus.
- Compensation ranges from $83,100 to $93,000 annually, with potential bonus and benefits.
Manager, Project Management Full Description
Overview
Make an Impact!
When was the last time you experienced the impact of your work? Our Manager, Project Management team thrives on building meaningful relationships with educators and learners. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes.
How can you make an impact?
The Manager, Project Management is responsible for managing core content production including developing and maintaining quality standards and best practices; implementing new technologies including AI and workflows aimed at shortening time to market; managing assigned core (print and ebook) projects, and leading a team of project managers. The Manager will collaborate internally with content developers, program managers, and the Digital Platform Group; and externally with subject matter experts, authors, and global suppliers to produce accessible and error-free products that enrich the student experience for all learners.
This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.
What you will be doing:
- Manage a team of project managers.
- Manage assigned core (print and ebook) projects
- Create and implement workflows based on new tools and technology with the goal of shortening overall production timeframes.
- Develop productivity targets; assign projects and monitor workloads for maximum efficiency. Manage team and assignments in order to achieve schedule, quality, and budget goals of all product.
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, process improvement, and piloting new digital tools for content creation. Resolve customer issues promptly.
- Effectively manage staff; address performance problems and resolve personnel issues. Develop and provide training and growth opportunities for staff.
We're looking for someone with:
- Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of project management experience, including digital production;1-3 years of technical product support preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience managing a team.
- Proven agility to succeed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills including providing training and technical support.
- Demonstrated organizational skills such as time management and attention to detail.
- Adept in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, demonstrating solid decision making, and offering creative solutions.
- Strong technical competencies and adaptability as the role requires the use of proprietary digital tools to build content. Proficiency with Habitat, Smartsheet, Jira, HTML, and AWS Cloud a plus.
Here's what we offer:
At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.
The pay range for this position is between $83,100 - $93,000 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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