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McGraw Hill is hiring a Senior Program Manager, AI for its Higher Education division. The role involves leading cross-functional teams to manage and execute AI-related strategic initiatives from ideation through to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving program success.

Highlights

Lead cross-functional teams to manage end-to-end AI program execution within budget and timeline.
Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues, escalating as necessary.
Motivate teams to achieve program objectives and strategic business goals.
Champion continuous improvement of the PMO function.
Requires 5-7 years of experience managing complex cross-functional programs and PMP certification.
Strong knowledge of AI concepts, including GenAI and LLMs, with hands-on experience managing AI programs.
Proficiency with tools such as PowerPoint, Asana, Jira, and Smartsheet.
Experience in higher education or the broader education ecosystem is preferred.
Compensation ranges from $82,000 to $140,000 annually, with potential bonuses and benefits; travel up to 10%-25% annually expected.

Senior Program Manager, AI Full Description

Senior Program Manager, AI

United States
Product Management
Higher Education
Remote

Overview

Make an Impact!
At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Senior Program Manager, AI for our Higher Education division. The McGraw Hill Higher Education Program Management Office (PMO) leads the strategic planning, execution, and governance of our division’s most important strategic initiatives. The Senior Program Manager for AI leads cross-functional teams to drive the execution of high-paced AI initiatives, from ideation to execution. As a trusted partner throughout the higher education organization, the Senior Program Manager orchestrates with agility, influences others towards strategic and operational excellence, and ensures successful execution of program objectives to achieve our higher education strategy. The Senior Program Manager for AI brings deep experience in managing AI programs and portfolios and thrives in translating strategy into execution, while partnering with stakeholders drive clarity, outcomes, and impact.

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

What you will be doing:

Program Management: Lead cross-functional program teams overseeing end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment. Proactively influence action and ensure that strategic initiatives are mapped with organizational goals and resource availability
Risk Management: Identify, document, and work to resolve program risks, issues and dependencies, escalating to senior leaders as appropriate
Team Engagement: Motivate and hold teams accountable to achieving program objectives and strategic business goals
PMO Ambassador: Champion the ongoing development of the PMO function, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and consistently implementing enhancements.

We’re looking for someone with:

5-7 years’ experience managing multiple complex cross-functional programs
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques - PMP Certification
Demonstrated fluency in AI concepts and trends, including GenAI and LLMs, and how they apply in practical business cases
Hands on program management experience with AI programs and portfolios
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strong strategic thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to diagnose issues and lead teams toward resolution
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and address issues proactively
Adept at business and project management tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet)
Displays and acts with intellectual curiosity, initiative, integrity, maturity, and professionalism
Previous experience working in higher education, or the broader education ecosystem
Travel is expected up to 10% - 25% of the year

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 $82,000 - $140,000 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.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

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Original Job Description

Senior Program Manager, AI

United States
Product Management
Higher Education
Remote

Program Management: Lead cross-functional program teams overseeing end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment. Proactively influence action and ensure that strategic initiatives are mapped with organizational goals and resource availability
Risk Management: Identify, document, and work to resolve program risks, issues and dependencies, escalating to senior leaders as appropriate
Team Engagement: Motivate and hold teams accountable to achieving program objectives and strategic business goals
PMO Ambassador: Champion the ongoing development of the PMO function, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and consistently implementing enhancements.

We’re looking for someone with:

5-7 years’ experience managing multiple complex cross-functional programs
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques - PMP Certification
Demonstrated fluency in AI concepts and trends, including GenAI and LLMs, and how they apply in practical business cases
Hands on program management experience with AI programs and portfolios
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Strong strategic thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to diagnose issues and lead teams toward resolution
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and address issues proactively
Adept at business and project management tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet)
Displays and acts with intellectual curiosity, initiative, integrity, maturity, and professionalism
Previous experience working in higher education, or the broader education ecosystem
Travel is expected up to 10% - 25% of the year

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