Program Manager, Product & GTM Strategy

McGraw Hill is hiring a Program Manager for Product & GTM Strategy within its Global Higher Education & Professional PMO. The role leads cross-functional teams in delivering products, platforms, and go-to-market plans, while aligning stakeholders, managing risks, and supporting operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Lead cross-functional program teams overseeing end-to-end execution of program teams, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget
• Data Driven & Process Mindset: Own and champion program management process and tools, including dashboards, that help drive the success of the program
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the GTM process. 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

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience managing complex cross-functional programs, including experience bringing higher education products to market
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques
• PMP Certification
• Strong 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, Smartsheet, Confluence)
• Displays and acts with intellectual curiosity, initiative, integrity, maturity, and professionalism
• Previous experience working in higher education, or the broader education ecosystem