Content Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Content Project Manager to oversee all aspects of editorial production-from manuscript to final print and digital deliverables-for Higher Education and High School titles. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of content development, project management, and innovative digital production.

In a typical year, the Content Project Manager oversees production of a number of main-edition titles across various disciplines (Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences), as well as ancillaries and smaller-scale updates to existing digital projects. The Content Project Manager leverages a variety of production workflows and tools to achieve desired milestone dates, upholds the highest of standards, and ensures that costs and services are streamlined for projects in their charge.

Whether managing projects directly or guiding vendor partners, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality educational materials that empower learners and educators.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team dedicated to creating impactful educational resources.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment that values innovation and inclusivity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Planning and Coordination

• Analyze customer needs and develop a production-editorial plan for each title, leveraging existing production workflows to meet desired dates.
• Adapt and refine production processes to align with new technologies and digital goals.
• Evaluate manuscripts and art programs to determine content and design needs, coordinating with internal teams to set up projects effectively.
• Compile detailed cost estimates for required services, and streamline services and costs when possible.

Vendor and Team Collaboration

• Work with vendor partners in both active-management and full-service capacities, depending on the unique circumstances for each project.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to create and monitor schedules, making adjustments as needed to ensure that projects remain on track.
• Supervise vendor project managers for full-service projects, ensuring adherence to proper workflows, quality standards, and specifications.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to select and manage editorial freelancers, maintaining high standards for all deliverables.

Quality Assurance

• For actively managed projects, review all stages of proof/ePub, revisions, and final files to maintain exceptional quality for print and digital products.
• Ensure that the work of vendors and freelancers meets the highest standards.

Technology and Tools Management

• Utilize digital production tools to execute tasks, report bugs/issues, and coordinate work among team members.
• Maintain detailed project records and manage day-to-day invoice processing efficiently.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of production editorial experience (preferably in college textbooks or a similarly rigorous, fast-paced field of work).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Superior copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Experience working with ePubs or similar digital products, and familiarity with the conventions of digital content and design.
• Experience applying ready familiarity with book design, composition/layout, and type specifications.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and productively, even in a remote-work setup.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing technologies and an increasingly electronic workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes and workflows.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and project management interfaces (Smartsheets, JIRA, Confluence).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes and workflows.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and project management interfaces (Smartsheets, JIRA, Confluence).

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000/year

Physical Requirements: Requires long periods of close concentration and multi-tasking in noisy/busy environment; may need to work overtime - more than 40 hours a week - occasionally.

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.

• 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!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what's possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, join our Macmillan Community, stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs, or see us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. 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.