Associate Project Manager

Job Description

OverviewBuild the FutureAt 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 truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact? McGraw Hill conducts business through four operating segments: K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. What You’ll Do: Project Planning and Coordination:Support the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Assist in creating detailed project schedules and tracking progress against deadlines. Agile Ceremonies Participation:Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring that the team stays on track and project goals are clear.

Backlog Management Support:Help manage the project backlog by ensuring user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and clearly communicated to the development team. Work with the Product Owner and stakeholders to refine backlog items as needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with engineering, design, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Communicate project status, risks, and blockers across teams. Risk and Issue Management:Identify project risks and issues early, and collaborate with the team to mitigate or resolve them. Proactively communicate potential roadblocks to relevant stakeholders and ensure timely resolution.

Track Project Progress:Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and overall progress. Ensure the team adheres to Agile best practices and deliverables are completed according to schedule.

Facilitate Communication:Ensure clear and effective communication among all project stakeholders, including executives, team members, and external partners. Keep all parties informed on project status, dependencies, and any changes in scope or timelines. Support Continuous Improvement:Assist in collecting and analyzing project performance data to identify areas for process improvement.

Encourage and participate in retrospective sessions to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes. Documentation and Reporting:Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, meeting notes, risk logs, and status reports. Help prepare updates for senior management on project status, including key milestones and challenges.

Project Delivery and Quality Assurance:Work closely with the team to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Assist in conducting quality assurance checks and reviewing final outputs before release. What you bring: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 are also acceptable). Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and the ability to contribute to Agile ceremonies and processes. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate project goals, risks, and progress to both technical and non-technical teams.

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