Director, Product Management - Mcgraw Hill : Job Details

Build the FutureAt McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

McGraw Hill conducts business through four operating segments: K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International.

How can you make an impact?

We are seeking a Director, Product Management to play a critical role in defining and delivering intuitive, impactful solutions for students across iOS, Android, and web platforms. You will collaborate closely with researchers, designers, engineers, and executive stakeholders to manage the product roadmap, ship complex features, and create loveable experiences that drive student success.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do:

• Lead user research and partner with designers and engineers to develop and launch impactful, intuitive products across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to prioritize and document a product roadmap informed by both qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Solve complex challenges with user-first solutions, creating experiences that are both simple and loveable.
• Manage a team that ships updates and features multiple times per week across platforms.
• Leverage analytics and customer behavior platforms (e.g., Segment, AppsFlyer) to evaluate product performance and inform future decisions.
• Translate user research into actionable recommendations and compelling narratives for executives and investors.
• Build alignment with stakeholders by effectively communicating priorities, goals, and progress.
• Balance competing priorities across features, platforms, and timelines, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality results.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, resourcefulness, and innovation, driving results across teams.

What you bring:

Required:

• A customer-centric mindset.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to ship complex products across iOS and web (Android experience a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on designing simple, intuitive solutions for complex challenges.
• Expertise in defining, prioritizing, and managing product roadmaps informed by both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Familiarity with analytics and customer behavior platforms (e.g., Segment, AppsFlyer).
• Proven ability to ship multiple updates per week across multiple platforms.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with experience translating user insights into strategic recommendations for stakeholders, executives, and investors.
• A resourceful and curious mindset, with a drive to achieve impactful results.

Preferred:

• Experience working at a digital content and/or consumer-facing platform company (e.g., Duolingo, Spotify, Netflix)
• Experience with RICE scoring or similar prioritization frameworks.
• Experience with content management systems.

Why Join Sharpen?

• Mission-Driven: Help shape a new product that directly impacts student success.
• Innovative Culture: Collaborate with a talented team that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence.
• Growth Opportunities: Take ownership of key product areas and influence Sharpen's growth trajectory.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a remote-first culture with flexible scheduling.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

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The pay range for this position is between $136,900,$190,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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