Associate Project Manager
@ McGraw Hill

Hybrid
$60,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 hours ago

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Overview

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that support growth and collaboration across teams.

This remote position is open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You’ll Do

  • Project Planning and Coordination: Support development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Agile Ceremonies Participation: Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Backlog Management Support: Help manage and refine project backlogs with the Product Owner and stakeholders.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, design, QA, and other teams to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Risk and Issue Management: Identify potential risks and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
  • Track Project Progress: Monitor timelines, resource allocation and ensure adherence to Agile best practices.
  • Facilitate Communication: Keep all stakeholders informed on project status and any changes.
  • Continuous Improvement: Assist in analyzing project performance to enhance team efficiency.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation and status updates for senior management.
  • Project Delivery and Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential. Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams is required.

Desired Skills (Optional)

Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana; familiarity with Agile project tracking tools; basic knowledge of product management or software development processes; and experience with digital projects is a plus.

Why Work for Us?

McGraw Hill offers work that matters by designing content to build the future of education, supported by competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is between $49,500 and $75,000 annually, with final pay based on experience and qualifications.

Recruitment Notice

McGraw Hill recruiters use an @mheducation.com email address and the iCIMS system. Beware of variations requesting sensitive information.

Key skills/competency

  • Project Planning
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Backlog Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Risk Management
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Organizational Skills
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How to Get Hired at McGraw Hill

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor your achievements to project management skills.
  • Highlight Agile Experience: Emphasize any Agile methodology experience clearly.
  • Show Collaboration: Detail cross-team project experiences on your resume.
  • Research McGraw Hill: Understand their digital education mission and values.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Agile methodologies and frameworks.
Practice using project management tools like Jira.
Study risk management and project tracking methods.
Refresh technical documentation and reporting practices.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your teamwork experience.
Explain how you handle project setbacks.
Share an experience managing multiple deadlines.
Describe your communication style in conflicts.

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