Program Manager (High School Social Studies)

Description

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

As an essential team member on the market-leading publisher in Advanced Placement education under the BFW Publishers imprint, the High School Program Manager for AP Social Studies is responsible for the overall health and financial performance of their respective discipline portfolio including cultivating relationships in, and knowledge of, their markets; evaluating and editing content and directing authors in project planning; creating and directing forward- looking revision plans that address teacher, student, and administrator needs in both print and digital environments; recruiting hiring, and managing authors, contributors, and freelancers to implement development plans; strategic, long-term planning; list management with a focus on program cycling; acquisition of selected new programs; budgeting; forecasting, profitability; relationship building with internal colleagues; and advocating for their programs with marketing and sales.

The High School Program Manager will demonstrate experience creating successful programs, will understand the challenges and opportunities associated with publishing on schedule and on budget, and will be able to work effectively with others to implement and advocate for strategies to balance and scale the transition from dependence solely on print to a future that is more reliant on digital with an emphasis on enhancing learning. This position is being filled with a preference for close access to our New York City office with the possibility for strong candidates to be eligible for remote employment. This role does not have managerial responsibilities.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Manage and serve as the strategic decision-maker for their program to accurately identify, evaluate, and address existing and potential strategic and budgetary opportunities and barriers to optimize the health of the product portfolio.
• Research, plan, and execute the development and integration of multimedia-based teaching and learning resources to provide for a robust program.
• Work with editorial project managers to plan, schedule, and coordinate the elements of each assigned project, including content delivery, editing, reviewing and market development, permissions, photo research, turnover to print and media production, and promotional copy.
• Evaluate and edit content and direct authors and others to fulfill project plans to our standards; oversee quality of vendors, freelancers, and author submissions to ensure they meet BFW standards and meet the articulated vision of the project.
• Ensure that publication of all high school course products are timely to market, competitive, and creative, and meet their financial and sales goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for our authors, content developers / advisors, and resource team members.
• Recruit a diverse group of reviewers, thought leaders, faculty advisory boards, and key decision-makers and plan the development of products in the portfolio.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range : $90 ,000 - $95,000 / year.

Exemption Status : Exempt

Physical Requirements :

This position requires periods of close concentration and the ability to multi-task in an open office, noisy / busy environment. Must be able to travel occasionally, and work more than 40 hours a week as needed.

This position is being filled with a preference for close access to our New York City office with the possibility for strong candidates to be eligible for remote employment. The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations : Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Benefits

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee's date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community . Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d / b / a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education's guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

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