Project Specialist

McGraw Hill LLC.

3d•$52,400 - $62,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience
1-3 years total work experience
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

Nice To Haves

Prior publishing experience preferred

Responsibilities

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