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Macmillan Learning · 18 hours ago

Executive Program Manager, Economics

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

Macmillan Learning is committed to driving innovation that transforms education, and they are seeking an Executive Program Manager for Economics to lead their course-based digital solutions. This role involves developing business strategies, evaluating market opportunities, and ensuring the financial success of educational products while collaborating across various teams to enhance market positioning.

Education

Responsibilities

Conduct market opportunity assessments, including TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, to identify and prioritize growth segments

Maintain deep knowledge of the academic discipline, instructional innovations, and emerging competitors

Evaluate performance and competitive metrics to identify white space opportunities and refine Macmillan’s positioning

Define and execute business strategy for assigned discipline areas in partnership with the Go-to-Market team

Develop and maintain standardized documentation, such as Customer Segment Profiles, to inform product and investment decisions

Cultivate and sustain a pipeline of thought leaders, innovators, and change agents whose expertise advances Macmillan’s market positioning and strategic growth

Build and manage an ecosystem of high-impact collaborators and content creators that brings new practices and perspectives into Macmillan’s portfolio

Establish Macmillan as a destination of choice for influential partners by cultivating an ecosystem that attracts inbound opportunities and proposals

Own the P&L for assigned discipline portfolios and ensure financial performance meets or exceeds goals

Build business cases to evaluate and secure investment for new initiatives, features, and products

Apply iterative and data-informed approaches to evaluating return on investment and financing for innovation projects

Engage current authors in evolving digital strategies and align textbook updates or revisions with broader product directions

Maintain strong communication with authors and collaborators to foster continued engagement with digital-first initiatives

Evaluate and pursue business opportunities that span across disciplines or institutional segments, identifying areas where combined strengths can create competitive advantages and new revenue streams

Partner with senior leadership to size and prioritize cross-discipline opportunities and translate them into actionable roadmaps

Drive identified strategies to highlight Macmillan’s differentiation

Qualification

Business strategyEducational technologyCross-functional leadershipMarket opportunity assessmentP&L managementProject managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle AppsCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelors Degree

A minimum of 10 years of experience in higher educational publishing/learning company including experience in higher education sales

Demonstrated success in the development and launch of educational technology and ability to work cross functionally with media and product teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills

Outstanding project management skills, with ability to juggle multiple ongoing projects, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to delegate and benchmark effectively

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps

Experience in business strategy, portfolio management, or program leadership within higher education, academic publishing, edtech, or a related field

Preferred

Experience in Editorial, Sales, Ed Tech

Demonstrated experience in launching or scaling new product lines, features, or business models in response to evolving instructional or institutional needs

Strong working knowledge of emerging educational technologies (e.g., generative AI, adaptive learning platforms, data visualization for learning analytics) and their implications for higher education

Skilled at blending quantitative analysis with qualitative field insights to shape go-to-market and investment decisions

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus plan

Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity

Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!)

Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program

100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

And much more!

Company

Macmillan Learning

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Macmillan Learning improves lives through learning and offers content developed in partnership with the authors, educators, and developers. It is a sub-organization of Macmillan.

Founded in 1946

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees