Macmillan · 1 day ago
Director, Strategic Projects
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expMacmillan is a leading publishing company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. The Director, Strategic Projects, will drive critical business and technology-enabled initiatives, collaborating with IT and executive leadership to deliver measurable value and promote operational efficiency.
BooksEducationInternetMedia and EntertainmentPublishing
Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership – Act as program director and project manager across a portfolio of high-impact strategic initiatives. Ensure initiatives are well-scoped, resourced, and executed to deliver tangible business value. The exact portfolio of projects depends on business needs and individual capacity
Strategic Alignment – Partner with IT leadership, business units, and executive sponsors to ensure projects directly support organizational priorities and transformation goals
Matrixed Team Leadership – Provide direction and coordination to cross-functional project teams. Influence without direct authority by building strong relationships, aligning priorities, and fostering accountability
Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with executive leadership, business sponsors, and technical teams to set objectives, define outcomes, and communicate progress with clarity and transparency
Clear Executive Communication – Provide concise, actionable updates to senior and executive leadership on program/project progress, key risks, and mitigation plans, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment
Risk & Issue Management – Anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks to minimize disruption. Develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles while maintaining project momentum
Technology Enablement – Oversee select technology-focused projects and collaborate with IT to evaluate, implement, and modernize systems and processes. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business needs
Change Leadership – Support organizational transformation by embedding data-driven decision making, encouraging the use of AI and emerging tools where appropriate, and fostering cross-team collaboration
Performance Monitoring – Track and report on project outcomes, efficiency gains, and operational improvements. Present recommendations and lessons learned to leadership to support continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in project and program leadership, with proven success delivering enterprise-level initiatives that integrate technology and business strategy
Experience working in matrixed organizations and leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to re-engineer processes, modernize systems, and deliver measurable operational and business improvements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Jira, Asana, collaboration platforms)
Publishing, media, or education industry experience
Proven success managing or leading SAP/ERP transitions, implementation phases, or post-go-live optimizations
Experience with digital commerce, including eCommerce systems and direct-to-consumer selling mechanics
Experience collaborating with warehouse teams and/or warehouse management systems
Company
Macmillan
Macmillan Publishers is a book publishing company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Schwalbe
Publisher at Large
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