Program Manager (High School Social Studies)

OUR MISSION

Inspiring what’s possible for every learner.

Every great company has a culture that makes it unique; a compelling sense of purpose that drives people to show up to work each day. For Macmillan Learning, that purpose is to inspire what’s possible for every learner. We are energized by that mission and by our role as a positive force in education. We know that what we do makes a difference and we work everyday to unlock the potential of every learner, actively participating in each one’s educational life with our course materials and digital tools. As a privately-held, family-owned company, we provide our employees with the freedom to focus on what’s most important: the students.

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

As an essential team member on the market-leading publisher in Advanced Placement education under the BFW Publishers imprint, the High School Program Manager for AP® Social Studies is responsible for the overall health and financial performance of their respective discipline portfolio including cultivating relationships in, and knowledge of, their markets; evaluating and editing content and directing authors in project planning; creating and directing forward- looking revision plans that address teacher, student, and administrator needs in both print and digital environments; recruiting hiring, and managing authors, contributors, and freelancers to implement development plans; strategic, long-term planning; list management with a focus on program cycling; acquisition of selected new programs; budgeting; forecasting, profitability; relationship building with internal colleagues; and advocating for their programs with marketing and sales.

The High School Program Manager will demonstrate experience creating successful programs, will understand the challenges and opportunities associated with publishing on schedule and on budget, and will be able to work effectively with others to implement and advocate for strategies to balance and scale the transition from dependence solely on print to a future that is more reliant on digital with an emphasis on enhancing learning. This position is being filled with a preference for close access to our New York City office with the possibility for strong candidates to be eligible for remote employment. This role does not have managerial responsibilities.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and serve as the strategic decision-maker for their program to accurately identify, evaluate, and address existing and potential strategic and budgetary opportunities and barriers to optimize the health of the product portfolio.
• Research, plan, and execute the development and integration of multimedia-based teaching and learning resources to provide for a robust program.
• Work with editorial project managers to plan, schedule, and coordinate the elements of each assigned project, including content delivery, editing, reviewing and market development, permissions, photo research, turnover to print and media production, and promotional copy.
• Evaluate and edit content and direct authors and others to fulfill project plans to our standards; oversee quality of vendors, freelancers, and author submissions to ensure they meet BFW standards and meet the articulated vision of the project.
• Ensure that publication of all high school course products are timely to market, competitive, and creative, and meet their financial and sales goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for our authors, content developers/advisors, and resource team members.
• Recruit a diverse group of reviewers, thought leaders, faculty advisory boards, and key decision-makers and plan the development of products in the portfolio.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in educational publishing or an education learning company with a focus on developing content.
• Proven ability to provide strong leadership and excellent editorial judgment that leads to the publication of a successful textbook program, including the core text and resources.
• Outstanding project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple ongoing projects, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to delegate and benchmark effectively.
• Confidence in negotiating contracts, planning, and managing the budget for complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form productive, collaborative working relationships with authors, author teams, and in house teams including marketing, content and assessment development, media editorial, and production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated passion for exploring and applying emerging technologies to enhance educational content and delivery.
• Creative thinker with a track record of proposing bold, innovative solutions that challenge traditional approaches to educational publishing.
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools for content ideation, workflow optimization, or audience engagement in publishing or education settings.
• Enthusiastic collaborator who encourages ideation, rapid iteration, and cross-functional experimentation to drive creative product evolution.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000/year.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements:

This position requires periods of close concentration and the ability to multi-task in an open office, noisy/busy environment. Must be able to travel occasionally, and work more than 40 hours a week as needed.

This position is being filled with a preference for close access to our New York City office with the possibility for strong candidates to be eligible for remote employment.  The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Benefits 

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees. 

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity 
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, join our Macmillan Community, stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs, or see us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance.  Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.