Macmillan Learning · 7 hours ago
Executive Program Director, STEM
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expMacmillan Learning is committed to driving innovation that transforms education and is seeking an Executive Program Director for their STEM portfolio. This role provides leadership and strategic direction to drive sustainable digital growth and pedagogical excellence while ensuring market relevance and partnerships in higher education.
Education
Responsibilities
Set and execute the strategic vision for the STEM portfolio, ensuring market share growth in alignment with corporate priorities and emerging opportunities in digital learning
Converge discipline-level strategies with a cohesive, data-informed holistic STEM portfolio vision that anticipates market shifts and institutional needs
Identify and prioritize investment opportunities, partnerships, and innovations that strengthen Macmillan’s competitive advantage and long-term revenue growth
Lead comprehensive market and opportunity analyses to inform portfolio positioning and product differentiation. Serve as the executive voice for STEM within corporate strategy, influencing decisions that drive cross-portfolio success
Partner with senior leaders across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to align organizational resources and priorities around strategic portfolio outcomes
Lead cross-functional initiatives that advance digital transformation and new business models
Represent the STEM portfolio in executive planning, budget prioritization, and performance reviews, ensuring accountability to strategic goals
Translate corporate strategy into clear, actionable frameworks that guide teams across the organization
Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusive leadership across the organization
Oversee the health and balance of the thought leader pipeline across disciplines, ensuring diversity and sustainability
Enlist high-impact collaborators who make visible contributions to portfolio development and organizational research (conferences, advisory boards, publications)
Monitor trends in grant awards and partner with research/pedagogy leaders on shared interests and projects
Position Macmillan’s reputation as the destination of choice for innovators across higher education
Own multi-year financial planning for the STEM portfolio, ensuring disciplined investment and resource allocation that balance near-term profitability with long-term innovation
Oversee the development of business cases and financial models for new initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and cross-functional buy-in
Evaluate portfolio performance against key retention metrics, providing executive-level insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
Drive accountability for revenue, margin, and growth targets within the broader organizational financial strategy
Serve as a visible ambassador for Macmillan Learning in the STEM and higher education communities, shaping the dialogue around digital pedagogy, access, and innovation
Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and professional development for the STEM Program team
Develop succession and capability plans that build leadership depth across the team and ensure organizational scalability
Ensure consistency in strategic approaches, metrics, and frameworks across the Program Strategy team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational publishing/learning company or related industry
Minimum of 3 years editorial experience in quantitative disciplines
Preferred
Experience in the publishing industry
Established presence or thought leadership in the STEM education or edtech ecosystem, with contributions to conferences, academic partnerships, or digital pedagogy initiatives
Proven ability to lead bold, forward-thinking initiatives that redefine portfolio strategy, product differentiation, or go-to-market approaches in response to emerging market opportunities
Deep curiosity for and practical knowledge of emerging technologies in higher education, such as generative AI, adaptive learning, learning analytics, or digital credentialing
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
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Susan Winslow
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Horrer
Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations
Recent News
2025-09-04
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