Senior Project Manager - K12 International Projects

McGraw Hill is a leading educational content provider dedicated to creating innovative learning platforms for students and educators globally. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple international projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Owns the management of projects, ensuring successful delivery against defined scope, schedule, and budget
• Architects and drives detailed project plans and executes them effectively, proactively resolving obstacles to maintain momentum and alignment with strategic priorities
• Manages operational oversight of 10+ concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Develops and implements robust communication plans, ensuring all stakeholders—internal and external—are informed of project status, risks, and solutions
• Builds and cultivates strong relationships with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and trust across global time zones and cultures
• Collaborates closely with the Program Manager to align project milestones and deliverables with overall program strategy
• Supports scenario planning and resource allocation as needed
• Establishes and enforces robust risk management frameworks to anticipate, assess, and mitigate issues across the project lifecycle
• Ensures challenges are addressed promptly to avoid disruptions to project success
• Manages change control processes, ensuring all changes to scope, schedule, or budget are clearly communicated and approved by stakeholders
• Maintains project integrity and alignment with business goals
• Proactively identifies obstacles and develops innovative solutions to ensure project success
• Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in managing shifting priorities and evolving business needs
• Leads through change, maintaining focus on strategic outcomes while empowering teams to adapt and deliver under pressure
• Provides direction to teams across multiple regions, including Middle East, Latin America, Asia, India, Europe, Canada, and Australia
• Navigates cultural differences and language barriers to foster strong working relationships globally
• Champions continuous improvement, leveraging post-project reviews and performance metrics to enhance delivery frameworks and methodologies
• Implements process innovations to streamline execution, reduce risk, and improve stakeholder satisfaction

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in edtech, K-12 publishing, or education markets
• Proven ability to launch products from 0–1 and deliver end-to-end product solutions
• Role requires a blend of technical expertise (e.g., software development and integration) and business acumen (e.g., market trends and strategic planning)
• Demonstrated experience with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)
• Willingness to stay up to date with innovative technologies and digital trends
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize tasks, work independently, and perform well under pressure
• Experience communicating complex issues clearly with customers and internal resources who may not have English as their first language
• Solutions-focused mindset with a track record of resolving challenges effectively
• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• PMP certification is preferred