Project Manager, eLearning/Online Learning Platform

Macmillan Learning; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Learning is seeking a contractor Project Manager to coordinate and execute core production workflows for a self-paced online learning platform. You will connect internal content, rights, marketing, and platform teams with external vendors to ensure smooth handoffs and steady operations across course development.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Workflow Optimization, you will manage schedules, track Jira progress, document status, and drive process refinements to support the pilot

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project workflows across multiple teams.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven written and verbal communication across internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to work independently and drive momentum through evolving processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production workflows for self-paced online learning content, maintaining project setup, task creation, checklist tracking, and course timelines.
• Track workflow progress and resolve blockers by actively maintaining Jira tickets, subtasks, and task statuses across multiple courses.
• Facilitate content‑processing operations across lecture slides, credited images, ePUB workflows, and delivery handoffs.
• Document production schedules, project materials, and status reports to preserve operational continuity.
• Organize production calls, prepare agendas, distribute follow‑up items, and maintain cross‑functional stakeholder communication.
• Support vendor onboarding, external partner coordination, and related operational documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify workflow pain points and support process automation initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross‑functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Tools

Jira

Job description

Description

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company that inspires what's possible for every learner. Our tools, content, and services are grounded in research and designed to support learning, wherever and however it takes place. To learn more, please visit our newsroom or macmillanlearning.com.

This is a contractor opportunity and does not constitute an offer of employment with Macmillan Learning.

We are launching a pilot program for a self-paced, online learning platform and seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and execute core production workflows. In this role, you will serve as the connective link across internal content, rights, marketing, and platform teams, as well as external vendors and platform partners, ensuring organized handoffs and steady operational continuity across course development. Reporting to the Associate Director, Workflow Optimization, your work directly supports our mission to build brand-new, engaging online learning experiences.

Scope of Services

• You’ll coordinate and manage production workflows for self-paced online learning content, maintaining project setup, task creation, checklist tracking, and course timelines.
• You’ll track workflow progress and resolve blockers by actively maintaining Jira tickets, subtasks, and task statuses across multiple courses.
• You’ll facilitate content‑processing operations across lecture slides, credited images, ePUB workflows, and delivery handoffs.
• You’ll document production schedules, project materials, and status reports to preserve operational continuity.
• You’ll organize production calls, prepare agendas, distribute follow‑up action items, and maintain cross‑functional stakeholder communication.
• You’ll support vendor onboarding efforts, external partner coordination, and related operational documentation.
• You’ll collaborate with internal teams to identify workflow pain points, recommend process refinements, and support system automation initiatives.

Expected Deliverables and Outcomes

• Production Schedules & Jira Tracking: Fully configured and actively maintained Jira boards, course task lists, and production timelines reflecting current task statuses and resolved blockers across all active courses.
• Content Handoff Packages: Completed content‑processing assets‑including slides, credited images, and ePUB files‑prepared and delivered according to course delivery standards.
• Meeting & Operational Documentation: Timely distribution of agendas, action‑item recaps, vendor onboarding documentation, and project status reports for weekly production meetings.
• Workflow Optimization Recommendations: Documented process refinements and pain‑point assessments to support process automation and operational continuity for the pilot initiative.

Required Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project workflows and track multi‑team deliverables across varied stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Proven capability in written and verbal communication, with an ability to coordinate clearly across internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to work independently, identify operational blockers, adapt to evolving processes, and maintain project momentum.

Preferred Capabilities

• Demonstrated experience supporting digital content, publishing, educational content, or edtech workflows.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Jira or similar project management tracking tools.
• Experience creating process documentation, managing asset workflows, or supporting workflow automation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience coordinating external vendors or partner deliverables.

Engagement Parameters

• Engagement type: Contractor
• Duration: Anticipate initial six month engagement
• Time commitment: 40
• Location: Remote
• Compensation: $50/hour

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