Company: McGraw Hill
Location: Toronto, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:45:01 GMT
Job description: Job Description:OverviewImpact the momentMcGraw Hill is a diverse and inclusive company that believes we can change the world by leveling the playing field and giving every learner an equal opportunity to succeed. We create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms which are used by millions of students and educators worldwide. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning experience, to continually reimagine the way our customers teach and learn, simplifying the path to a better education for all.How can you make an impact?The Portfolio Product Manager drives the strategy of their portfolio by deeply understanding our customers, learning science capabilities, platforms, market and competitor intelligence, and optimizes the portfolio in alignment to business and strategic priorities. Core responsibilities include acquiring and managing the development of market-driven print and digital products, acquiring high performance authors and contributors, and managing the financial performance and growth of the portfolio. The Portfolio Manager is a strong collaborator across all functions in the business, and within the local, regional, and global product network. The Portfolio Manager maintains a strong market presence and regularly conducts customer-facing research to inform and validate portfolio decisions.This is a hybrid position located in Toronto, ON.What you will be doing:
- Customer Insight – Ensure products and services meet current and future market needs through customer insight and deep understanding of the market; Conduct customer-facing research to predict and evaluate present and future customer needs; Identify market opportunities and define appropriate products, services and/or solutions to best serve those needs.
- Financial Management – Determine appropriate allocation of investment across the portfolio; Build business cases to support market-driven product innovations or enhancements.
- Product Development – Ensure products and services meet current and future market needs through deep understanding of the market; Consistently apply and evaluate customer feedback to products in development to ensure successful market launch.
- Relationship Management – Work effectively across teams to execute product strategies and develop and launch products and services; Develop and maintain relationships with customers, prospects and subject matter experts who will help inform product development.
- Change Management & Innovation – Embrace a culture of risk taking and innovation to build a pipeline of new product ideas and process improvements; Help guide MH’s digital transformation through new product innovations and process redesign and optimization.
You should apply if you have:
- University degree or equivalent; MBA and/or other professional designation desirable.
- Minimum 3-5 years of business experience in higher education market, product or brand management, product/services development and sales or marketing.
- Strong financial acumen and decision-making skills.
- Proven success in growing market share and revenue.
- Experience in developing business plans and market opportunities.
- Strong market research and analytical skills.
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 fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.A full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” email address or communicate through our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.48750
McGraw Hill is looking for a Portfolio Product Manager in Toronto, ON to drive strategy by understanding customer needs, market intelligence, and optimize product portfolios. Responsibilities include acquiring and developing products, managing finances, and collaborating with teams globally. The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education market, strong financial skills, and be able to develop business plans. McGraw Hill offers a fulfilling work experience and benefits. Candidates should be cautious of email scams and be aware of proper communication channels.
