Project Manager

Mcgraw Hill; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is hiring a Project Manager, Operations to own production schedules for eBook and SmartBook titles. This remote role supports timely delivery, cross-functional coordination, and the use of AI-powered tools to improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of PM experience, strong communication, and meticulous data management to ensure accurate project records. This is a remote position within the United States with a 8/16/2027 end date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of project management experience.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Smartsheet tracking systems for all titles.
• Coordinate Jira ticket creation and lifecycle.
• Configure Smartsheet-Jira Connector for automated updates.
• Maintain project management documentation for eBook and SmartBook programs.
• Assist with selected eBook production tasks and pre-authoring readiness.
• Act as PM on selected titles to gain production process knowledge.
• Support PO datasheet review and timely purchase orders.
• Identify risks and adapt plans as priorities shift.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and keep data accurate across systems.
• Champion accessibility standards across all deliverables.
• Engage cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and pilot new tools.
• Support other projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Habitat

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Build the future!

McGraw Hill is a global education innovation company offering solutions from textbooks to EdTech platforms that improve learning outcomes. To support our growing digital content operations, we are hiring a Project Manager, Operations to own the production schedules and tracking systems behind our eBook and SmartBook titles, and you will operate within a general office environment, including remote work.

How are you creating an impact?

As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of producing high-quality content, managing competing priorities, keeping cross-functional teams aligned, and finding smarter ways to work. These are high-volume, fast-moving projects, and success depends on your ability to stay organized, anticipate problems before they elevate, and bring curiosity, calm, and clarity to every challenge.

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 8/16/2027.

What will you be doing?

• Build and maintain Smartsheet tracking systems for all eBook and SmartBook titles within a release year, monitoring for schedule gaps and delays and collaborating with product teams to keep scheduling and production details accurate and current
• Coordinate Jira ticket creation for eBook and SmartBook production, working with team members to maintain tickets throughout the lifecycle
• Configure and maintain the Smartsheet-Jira Connector so ticket progress and handoff statuses are automatically reflected in tracking sheets
• Maintain and update project management documentation for both eBook and SmartBook programs, ensuring resources remain accurate and up to date
• Assist with selected eBook production tasks, including coordinating inputs and ensuring readiness for shared content titles in pre-authoring, and supporting setup and delivery of limited commercial release titles ahead of scheduled release dates
• Act as eBook/SmartBook Project Manager on a selected list of titles to build firsthand knowledge of the production process, supporting onboarding and continuous workflow documentation
• Support PO datasheet review and approval processes, working closely with the team manager to facilitate timely purchase order creation
• Proactively identify risks, adapt plans when priorities shift, and resolve problems creatively and resourcefully
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining accurate project data across all systems
• Champion accessibility standards across all deliverables to ensure an equitable learning experience for all students
• Engage in cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, process improvements, and the piloting of new tools and workflows, using AI-powered tools to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and delivery outcomes
• Support other projects and duties as assigned

We are looking for someone having:

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of project management experience, ideally in digital content production
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Skill in communicating clearly across all levels of an organization, both internal and external
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, adapt quickly, and problem-solve creatively in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Strong time management and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain data integrity across all project management systems
• A team player who collaborates well across functions
• Experience with project management and content tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Habitat, Adobe Acrobat)
• Familiarity with accessibility standards preferred
• Comfort with AI-powered tools and a willingness to pilot new workflows preferred

Why work with 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 $55,000 - $73,000 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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