Program Manager, Product & GTM Strategy

McGraw Hill; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking a Program Manager for Product & GTM Strategy to lead cross-functional teams from ideation through execution, translating product vision into go-to-market plans. This role partners with Product, Marketing, and Sales to drive strategic initiatives and ensure delivery on time and within scope.

The position emphasizes operational excellence, risk management, and accountability across the product development and GTM lifecycle. Remote work within the United States is supported.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience managing complex cross-functional programs.
• Experience bringing higher education products to market.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, PMP certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across levels.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional program teams from ideation to execution.
• Own program management processes and dashboards to track progress.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal to align goals.
• Identify, document, and mitigate program risks and dependencies.
• Motivate teams to achieve objectives and strategic goals.

Skills

Cross-functional PM

PMP Certification

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

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?

The McGraw Hill Global Higher Education & Professional Program Management Office (PMO) guides the strategic planning, execution, and governance of our division's most important strategic initiatives. The Program Manager for Product & GTM Strategy leads cross-functional teams to drive the execution and delivery of new products, platforms, and GTM from ideation to execution. The Program Manager will work closely with stakeholders across our Product, Marketing, and Sales Teams to translate product vision and strategy into clear tactics and milestones that help bring products from innovative concepts into clear go-to-market plans. This role serves as a strategic partner to program stakeholders by bringing deep knowledge of higher ed GTM best practices, including experience partnering across Product, Marketing, and Market Development Teams. The Program Manager will be a champion for operational excellence by guiding teams on best practices, proactively identifying risks, and maintaining accountability for delivering strategic outcomes across the product development and go-to-market lifecycle.

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

What You'll Do:

• 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

What you bring:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in higher education, or the broader education ecosystem

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape 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 $94,000 - $125,000 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.

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