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Company

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · 1 day ago

Senior Program Manager

USA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple digital transformation projects, aligning them with strategic goals and ensuring timely delivery.

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations teams, various lines of business teams, marketing teams, data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, to identify opportunities for digital transformation and execute on these initiatives.

Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and addressing issues promptly.

Champion the use of innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies (e.g., AI, automation, data-driven decision-making) to drive transformation across the business.

Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and change management across all teams and stakeholders impacted by digital transformation projects.

Utilize project management tools and techniques to track progress and performance metrics.

Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, fostering a high-performance work environment.

Ensure all projects adhere to best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualification

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Program ManagementDigital TransformationAgile MethodologiesSmartsheetJiraMiroWaterfall MethodologyKanban MethodologyPMP CertificationPMI-ACP CertificationCertified ScrumMasterAutomation TechnologiesSaaS EcosystemsTime Management Skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program/project management, with a focus on technical projects.

Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Waterfall, Kanban, and Agile methodologies, including sprints and scrum.

Proficiency in Smartsheet, Jira, Miro, and other project management software.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Experience in managing change in complex organizations and driving innovation through technology.

Preferred

Master’s degree.

PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster.

Understanding of automation technologies and SaaS ecosystems.

Company

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company specialized in pre-K–12 education content, services, and technology solutions.

Founded in 1832

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hmhco.com

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