Associate Project Manager

Location: United States

Department: Product Management

Work Mode: Remote

About the Role

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators worldwide. As an Associate Project Manager in our Product Management team, you'll play a pivotal role in creating seamless, impactful products that drive educational innovation. This remote position, open to U.S.-authorized applicants, supports our K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International segments, fostering a culture of teamwork, growth, and work-life balance in a fast-paced edtech environment. In this role, you'll support project planning, Agile ceremonies, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality digital products. You'll monitor progress, mitigate risks, facilitate communication, and contribute to continuous improvement, all while aligning with business objectives to enhance learning outcomes for millions of users. We seek candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 1+ year in project management (Agile preferred), strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for education technology. Preferred experience includes tools like Jira and digital project work. Join McGraw Hill to build the future of education, with competitive pay ($53,200-$75,000), comprehensive benefits, and a fulfilling career in innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables aligned with business objectives
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Help manage the project backlog by ensuring user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and communicated
• Collaborate with engineering, design, QA, and stakeholders for seamless project execution
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, communicating proactively to stakeholders
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and progress while adhering to Agile best practices
• Facilitate clear communication among all project stakeholders on status, dependencies, and changes
• Assist in collecting project performance data and participating in retrospectives for continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate project documentation including plans, notes, risk logs, and status reports
• Support quality assurance checks and ensure deliverables meet standards before release

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 1 year of experience in project management, operations, or a related role, ideally in an Agile environment (internships or co-op positions acceptable)
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and ability to contribute to Agile ceremonies and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with Agile project tracking tools like Confluence or Jira
• Basic knowledge of product management or software development processes
• Experience working on digital projects, including web or mobile applications
• Experience in education technology or digital learning products

Required Skills

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Project planning and scheduling
• Backlog management and user story refinement
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Risk and issue identification/mitigation
• Project progress tracking and reporting
• Stakeholder communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Facilitation of Agile ceremonies
• Documentation and status reporting
• Quality assurance support
• Continuous improvement processes
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive base pay range of $53,200-$75,000 annually, based on experience and location
• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Remote work flexibility for work-life balance
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Innovation-focused culture with collaborative teams

McGraw Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.