Fast Facts

McGraw Hill is seeking a highly motivated Data & Analytics Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of data-oriented projects in a remote capacity, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering collaboration among teams.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing program delivery, guiding projects through lifecycle compliance, facilitating communication strategies, administering program-level technologies, innovating processes, and mentoring team members.

Skills: Candidates should possess strong program management skills, familiarity with data and analytics, and experience with methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, alongside 5+ years in project management, is preferred, along with familiarity with education technology and a demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed organization.

Location: This is a remote position based in the United States.

Compensation: $125000 - $165000 / Annually

Overview

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Data & Analytics (D&A) Program Manager who oversees a portfolio of data-oriented technical projects, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals. Reporting to the Strategy and Operations Lead, this role involves program lifecycle management, innovative processes, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful project outcomes.

To thrive in this role, candidates must demonstrate strong program management skills, the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships across teams, and a proactive approach to resolving challenges. A positive attitude, adaptability, and experience working in complex, cross-functional environments are keys to succeeding in this dynamic, growth-oriented environment

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

How can you make an Impact?

• Program delivery: Ensure teams complete commitments on time, meeting high-quality standards and adhering to approved processes, with an emphasis on collaboration and accountability. 
• Lifecycle compliance: Guide projects through the approved D&A lifecycle stages, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and information governance standards. 
• Project facilitation: Proactively identify and remove barriers to progress, enabling teams to work efficiently and collaboratively across functions.
• Communication strategy: Develop and deliver KPIs, program status reports and dashboards that create transparency, promote operational efficiency, and inform key decisions.
• Tools: Administer program-level technologies such as Confluence and Jira, ensuring optimal configuration to support program objectives with minimal friction.
• Process innovation: Advocate for and implement innovative program management processes across the department to enhance operational efficiency. 
• Team mentorship: Guide team members on best practices for project management and collaboration.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or operations
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in data and analytics settings
• Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall-style management expertise
• Ability to define, implement, and continuously refine new processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively
• Growth mindset, open to change and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Big Data development stacks, education technology and online education delivery
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and among diverse stakeholders
• Experience mentoring junior team members or fostering team development
• Ability to travel occasionally for project or organizational needs

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 $125,000- $165,000 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” email address 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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