Project Specialist

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 Project Specialist.  

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This is a Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 9/30/2027.

What you will be doing:   

• Create and manage agile project planning documents and other artifacts including Jira cards and Smartsheet for composition, digital delivery, reprints, translations, assessment and other activities as assigned
• Lead agile project ceremonies and meetings including vendors and project resources
• Assign and manage onshore and offshore vendors to ensure definition of work is realistic, understood, and executed on time
• Identify and manage issues and risks with vendor and working team, escalating as needed, to manager and/or product team
• Document and manage action items for follow-through
• Document and assess implications of changes and decisions regarding scope and budget
• Review and verify required vendor input documents are delivered by the product team upon hand off notification. 
• Ensure quality checks are performed as defined by Production Center of Excellence
• Utilize and oversee usage of production and delivery systems like Jira, InDesign, K4, Habitat, Smartsheet, and other digital delivery
• Collaborate with vendors and project stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, drive communication, identify risks and issues relevant to production activities

We’re looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience
• 1-3 years total work experience
• Prior publishing experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Acute attention to details
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to ask questions
• Experience using Microsoft office tools and project management tools like Jira and smartsheet.com
• Familiarity with project management framework and methodologies especially Agile

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 $52,400 - $60,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.  Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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