Coordinate cross-functional team efforts to ensure timely delivery of program objectives.
Support the Program Manager or Scrum Master in monitoring program progress and identifying any blockers or risks.
Ensure alignment between multiple product teams working within the program.
Facilitate Agile Ceremonies and Practices
Organize and facilitate agile ceremonies such as Progression, Refinement, Alignment and Retrospectives for the program teams.
Support teams in adhering to their milestones, are sprint ready and work to resolve operational roadblocks.
Ensure consistency and effective communication of agile practices across teams, maintaining high standards for agile execution.
Dependency and Risk Management
Assist in the identification, tracking, and management of dependencies between teams, projects, and external stakeholders.
Proactively address and manage potential risks to program delivery, escalating issues when necessary to appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate mitigation strategies and ensure risks are appropriately managed and communicated.
Operational Support
Provide day-to-day operational support to agile teams, helping them adhere to timelines and deliverables.
Ensure that the tools and resources required by the teams are available and functioning.
Act as a liaison between technical teams, product teams, and business stakeholders to ensure operational needs are met.
Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders, ensuring they are informed of program status, risks, and any changes to scope or delivery timelines.
Prepare and present regular status reports, key metrics, and updates on program progress and performance.
Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed effectively and that any changes or issues are communicated in a timely manner.
Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and efficiency gains.
Support change management with agile teams in adopting new tools, techniques, or processes that improve team performance and overall program delivery.
Facilitate knowledge-sharing between teams and encourage a culture of innovation.
Program Documentation and Metrics
Responsible for maintaining program-related documentation - including roadmaps, timelines, release plans, and issue logs.
Track and analyze program performance metrics, including velocity, burn-down charts, and release progress, to inform decision-making.
Use data-driven insights to identify trends, optimize workflows, and guide strategic decision-making.
Support Product and Technical Leadership
Work closely with product managers, program managers, scrum masters, and technical leads to ensure product goals and program objectives align with business priorities.
Help bridge the gap between business strategy and execution by translating high-level objectives into actionable plans for the teams.
What you bring
Experience
3+ years of project/program management experience with at least 1 year of Agile experience
Edtech/Education/Publishing background is preferred.
Hands-on ownership of project plans, roadmaps, and budgets preferredFamiliarity with managing cross-functional programs involving multiple agile teams.
Experience with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or similar).
Skills
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to project manage and track multiple initiatives, manage dependencies, and ensure deadlines are met.
Knowledge of agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and program management best practices.
Solid understanding of risk management and issue resolution techniques.
Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, including product, technical, and business leaders.
Education
A degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in program or project management within an agile framework.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
High attention to detail and a focus on results.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, CAPM or similar)
Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Scrum Product Owner, or similar).
Experience with large-scale agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.
Experience in coordinating global or distributed teams.
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 $55,000 - $95,000 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. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
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