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McGraw Hill · 1 day ago

Portfolio Director

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

McGraw Hill is dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. The Portfolio Director, Quantitative Business will lead the strategic vision and execution for a group of Quantitative Business disciplines, driving growth and innovation while ensuring commercial success for the division.

E-LearningEdTechEducationPublishing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Driving the commercial success of the portfolio group by leading teams in managing the integrated product offer of content, platform, services, and data, ensuring delivery of superior customer experiences

Owning the group’s P&L, setting revenue targets, balancing investment and cost management, tracking ROI, and making data-driven decisions to ensure long-term financial success

Leading a diverse team by facilitating team culture while simultaneously providing personalized coaching and development for individual team members; acting as a thought leader within the larger higher ed product organization

Cultivating market expertise by engaging in continuous, customer-facing research and analysis to stay ahead of evolving market trends

Evaluating, sponsoring and propelling new pan-portfolio business opportunities that spark innovation and expansion across disciplines, emerging market adjacencies, and divisions

Partnering with cross-functional teams, such as stakeholders in platform, marketing, and content development to align group portfolio plans with broader organizational objectives

Collaborating closely with the technical team to leverage and enhance McGraw Hill’s platforms, ensuring they meet the needs of your group’s educators and learners through a mix of best-in-class content and functionality

Envisioning and defining the optimal user experience, ensuring consistency and continual improvement across all content and tools within the portfolio group

Prioritizing resources effectively, making informed decisions on resource allocation within the portfolio, and communicating these decisions clearly to key stakeholders, including product development and marketing colleagues

Qualification

Educational technology experienceFinancialBusiness acumenData analysis proficiencyLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skillsCoaching driveRelentless curiosityMarket expertiseAdaptabilityCritical thinking

Required

Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of experience in educational technology, with a background in sales, marketing, product management, or business development

Strong leadership and negotiation skills: Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders

Financial and business acumen: Entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to identify opportunities, monetize ideas, and drive revenue growth through informed decision-making

Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills: Ability to tackle complex challenges with innovative and practical solutions

Proficiency in data analysis: Ability to interpret and present data insights in a compelling way, using storytelling to drive strategic change and influence decision-making

Adaptability and versatility: Comfortable juggling multiple roles and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Relentless curiosity: Driven by learning, you thrive on constantly exploring new possibilities - whether those possibilities are based in product, strategy, or operations

Coaching drive: An experienced people manager who can be a leader and coach, effectively developing a motivated and empowered team