Head of Content & Project Management

Overview

Build the Future

To accelerate learning through intuitive, engaging, efficient and effective experiences - grounded in research.

For McGraw-Hill Education, learning science is our approach to improving educational outcomes. Grounded in deep insights into how learning happens, it guides us to deliver tools, platforms, and services proven to power performance and achievement. We harness technology and data insights both inside and outside the classroom to ignite the spark between teaching and learning.

Today, our learning science approach informs us of everything we do, supported by:

• an open ecosystem to foster a seamless learning experience
• robust and proven content to support individual learning goals
• adaptive technology for personalized learning
• data and insights to drive decisions
  
  

What is this role about:

To lead the content development and project management function for the Test Preparation segment, ensuring high-quality, exam-aligned content is published on time and within budget across both print and digital formats. The role will drive operational excellence in content creation, manage vendor partnerships, and enable scalable delivery for aspirants preparing for competitive exams

Attributes:

• A customer and market focus: you are active in the markets to learn market trends, customer and competitor insights that positively impact product strategy and decisions, plus product conception and development. You are passionate about creating product that delivers value to our customers.
• A collaborative approach: You work effectively across the organization as the customer expert and product owner, and partner successfully with others to accomplish goals. You are an adept communicator when collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset: You have the ability to manage and synthesize data insights into defined strategies and actionable plans for your product portfolio, in consultation with stakeholders and management.
• Adaptability and agility: You act quickly, decisively and effectively to embrace, anticipate and initiate change, capitalizing on opportunities. You can manage uncertainty and have the ability to adjust to rapidly changing situations.
• Strong initiative and time management: You work across multiple projects and markets and can manage timelines effectively and efficiently and take steps to rethink processes and techniques. You prioritize effectively and allocate resources in accordance with business priorities.
• Leadership & Management: You lead and develop the team and prioritize their focus in alignment with strategic product needs.
  
  

What you will be doing:

• Content Strategy and Development
• Define and drive the overall content development strategy aligned with the Test Prep publishing roadmap.
• Collaborate with portfolio, SMEs, authors, CPM teams to ensure the development of authentic, high quality and exam-oriented content for both print and digital formats.
• Implement innovative content strategies and effective product lifecycle management that align with customer needs and market trends.
• Provide guidance and support to the content team to ensure effective and accurate management and publication of courseware and AdvantEdge suite of products.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Implement a rigorous review and validation process to maintain accuracy, relevancy, and pedagogical soundness of content.
• Ensure alignment with copyright regulations with strict adherence to the defined guidelines of rights and permissions and brand style guide.
• Stay updated with changing exam patterns and ensure content is updated proactively.
• Project and Work Flow Management
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and end-to-end execution of content development for multiple exam categories within defined budget.
• Monitor project milestones, identifying risks and initiating corrective actions to stay on track.
• Ensure timely delivery of manuscripts, page layouts, digital files, and final outputs.
• Digital Publishing and Content Transformation
• Integrate digital publishing workflows into content development, including eBooks, interactive learning tools, multimedia, and other digital format.
• Work with technology teams to streamline digital integration and content delivery.
• Stay updated on digital publishing trends, tools, and platforms to enhance product delivery and user experience.
• Vendor and Partner Management
• Manage relationships with content vendors, freelance editors, designers, typesetters, digital conversion partners, and other production stakeholders.
• Define scopes of work, negotiate contracts, and ensure vendors meet quality and timeline expectations.
• Establish and enforce vendor performance metrics and quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent delivery standards within the defined scopes of work
• Team Leadership & Management
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing content management team aligned with agile and digital publishing practices.
• Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning across the team.
• Actively contributes to organizational strategy as a senior leader, providing thought leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience as a Content Management for K-12 or Test Prep segment: MBA from a reputed institution will be an advantage.
• Experience and deep interest in content development and management.
• Expertise in vendor management and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in managing digital content workflows and publishing tools
  
  

Why work for us?

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts contribute to the lives of millions. There has never been a better time to join McGraw Hill. In our culture of curiosity and innovation, you will be able to own your growth and develop as we do.

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work those matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

If you are curious, open to new ideas and ready to make a difference, we want to talk to you.

We have a collective passion for the work we do and a curiosity to find new solutions. If you share our determination, together we will drive learning forward.

Here’s what we offer:

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.

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