http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/editorial-assistant-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for editorial-assistant-jobs Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:29:08 GMT en-us http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/editorial-assistant-jobs/ 720 Published Job Title: Intern
Published Division/Department: Publishing Operations
Requisition #: 5961
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Editorial

This is an Editorial internship in the World Languages department within the Content Development and Publishing Operations division. The intern will assist with a wide range of editorial tasks and provide support as needed for the development of various Spanish-language components.
Requirements Seeking or completing a Bachelors degree or higher in a related field
Fluency in Spanish required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Interest in editing and the publishing industry
Interest in teaching or educational technology preferred
Previous office experience a plus]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Intern-Job-TX-73301/2630199/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Intern-Job-TX-73301/2630199/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Production Associate
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 5940
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Production

The production associate provides editorial and production support throughout the ebook workflow, ensuring that high quality is maintained in multiple formats. This position works primarily on children's titles and CliffsNotes. Responsibilities include the following:

Ebook QA

* Reviews picture book and CliffsNotes ebook files, providing timely, accurate feedback on correctness and adherence to provided instructions

* Assists with QA for reflowable ebook titles and other ebook projects

* Routes completed ebook titles to editors for approval and ensures that they are returned

* Keeps accurate records of titles ready for QA, approval, or sale; keeps assigned schedule fields complete and accurate

Ebook Production Support

* Prepares ebook files for sale and assists ebook operations manager in preparing metadata or sending to retailers

* Provides support for the production of the CliffsNotes list, including metadata cleanup

* Assists with production and cleanup of reflowable ebook titles as needed

Metadata and Title Information

* Sets up new titles as requested by managing editor

* Assists with initiatives to improve metadata quality and completeness

Operational Support

* Keeps ebook repository orderly, observing best practices and agreed-upon conventions

* Codes manuscripts as assigned by children's managing editors

* Performs other assigned tasks within the editorial operations area

Requirements Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills, excellent technical skills (Word, InDesign, standard Office software, knowledge of epub and XML), attention to detail. Requires at least some book-related production experience.]]>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Production-Associate-Job-MA-02108/2660067/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Production-Associate-Job-MA-02108/2660067/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Information Design Lead
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 5837
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Editorial

The primary objectives of the Information Design Lead role are to:
• Work with Editorial teams to capture and represent information architecture for K-12 HMH products for all subject areas, reflecting the organization and structure, granularity, and labeling of all K-12 instructional elements in a digital environment.
• Select and apply appropriate HMH standards, templates and processes per assigned projects, including schema rules, other guideline documents, text and language standards, and acceptance criteria and review checklists.
• Carry out necessary tasks to optimally onboard and manage selected information design vendors, including creation of vendor ‘kits' for development and review of build submissions to ensure quality outputs.

Identify and Evaluate Strategic Opportunities:
• Work with Platform Architecture, Engineering, Learning Design, subject matter experts and other functions to define optimal information architecture strategies and solutions for HMH K-12 products.

Process Improvements:
• In consultation with Platform Architecture team and other Information Design team members, review metadata schema needs based on up-coming programs and recommend enhancements to schemas structures.

Participate and lead key initiatives for Digital Content Development (DCD) group
• Research customer and internal stakeholder needs for the organization and digital display of print-to-digital components and new digital instruction, activities, and learning objects.
• Analyze existing instructional information from developed components and define new instructional data as needed to best determine hierarchical instructional access points.
During the first 30-60 days, you will:
• Understand current state of HMH products and platforms, organizational makeup, and business objectives for digital content development
• Gain an understanding of Information Design role, responsibilities and authority, meeting with cross-functional teams to understand metadata requirements for current and upcoming projects, challenges and level of effort required
• Perform ID reviews as required on digital products, such as, platform UI, interactive textbooks, online assessments, and interactive digital content.

After 90 days, you will:
• Develop full program content and structural metadata with the assistance of vendors or contractors, ensuring that metadata rule-sets are followed
After 12 months you will:
• Be an active and highly functioning member of the Information Design team where you will be participating in cross-functional discussion about new metadata strategies for our organisation.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience
Required
• Proven ability to use information architecture strategies: identifying logical relationships and organizational principles for semantic content and, from this, to defining "rules" that can be applied to deploy the content in a database or platform.

Highly Desirable
• Experience developing digital learning solutions for the K-12 market
• Experience managing internal staff]]>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Information-Design-Lead-Job-FL-32801/2540345/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Information-Design-Lead-Job-FL-32801/2540345/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Information Design Lead
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 5845
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Editorial

HMH Ireland [IC1] Job Title: Information Design LeadPrimary objective: As an Information Design (ID) Lead at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), you will play a key role in defining the information architecture for new digital content, which includes defining the structures, granularity, and labeling of all K-12 instructional elements in a digital environment. The primary responsibilities of the Information Design Lead are to:· Work with Editorial team to capture and represent information architecture for K-12 HMH products for all subject areas, reflecting the organization and structure of instruction and assessments and other associated remediation activities and supporting resources.· Select and apply appropriate HMH standards, templates and processes per assigned projects, including schema rules, other guideline documents, text and language standards, and acceptance criteria and review checklists. · Carry out necessary tasks to optimally onboard and manage selected information design vendors, including creation of vendor ‘kits’ for development and review of build submissions to ensure quality outputs. Identify and Evaluate Strategic Opportunities:· Work with Platform Architecture, Engineering, Learning Design, subject matter experts and other functions to define optimal information architecture strategies and solutions for HMH K-12 products.

Process Improvements:· In consultation with Platform Architecture team and other Information Design team members, review metadata schema needs based on up-coming programs and recommend enhancements to schemas structures.

Participate and lead key initiatives for Digital Content Development (DCD) group· Research customer and internal stakeholder needs for the organization and digital display of print-to-digital components and new digital instruction, activities, and learning objects.· Analyze existing instructional information from developed components and define new instructional data as needed to best determine hierarchical instructional access points.During the first 30 days, you will:· Understand current state of HMH products and platforms, organizational makeup, and business objectives for digital content development· Gain an understanding of Information Design role, responsibilities and authority, meeting with cross-functional teams to understand current and upcoming projects, challenges and level of effort requiredDuring the first 60 days, you will:· Become familiar with platform metadata requirements and schemas, ID processes and procedures, and curricular standard correlations· Perform ID reviews as required on digital products, such as, platform UI, interactive textbooks, online assessments, and interactive digital content.

After 90 days, you will:· Develop full program content and structural metadata with the assistance of vendors or contractors, ensuring that metadata rule-sets are followedAfter 12 months you will: · Be an active and highly functioning member of the Information Design team where you will be participating in cross-functional discussion about new metadata strategies for our organisation.
Requirements

Skills & ExperienceRequired· Proven ability to use information architecture strategies: identifying logical relationships and organizational principles for semantic content and, from this, to defining “rules” that can be applied to deploy the content in a database or platform.· Self-motivated, able to work and communicate effectively with a variety of technical and creative individuals Highly Desirable· Experience developing digital learning solutions for the K-12 market

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

*LI- *LI-CT1]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Information-Design-Lead-Job/2549634/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Information-Design-Lead-Job/2549634/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Software Developer Intern
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5636
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology

HMH aims to spark a lifelong love of learning in every individual we touch. Our challenge and our passion is to combine cutting-edge research, editorial excellence and technological innovation to improve teaching and learning environments and solve complex literacy and education challenges. We are among the world’s largest providers of pre-K–12 education solutions and one of its longest-established publishing houses. We deliver interactive, results-driven education solutions to 60 million students in 120 countries; and we publish renowned and awarded novels, non-fiction, children's books and reference works for readers throughout the world.

The Opportunity:

HMH is seeking students interested in software development internships. Our IT internship program offers opportunities for students to get hands on exposure to meaningful projects impacting our department commitments and strategy.

Each of our internships is focused on a business problem, project or body of research where you will be working with industry thought leaders in your field of practice. We provide dynamic opportunities for you interface with top departmental and company leadership as well as social opportunities for you to bond with fellow interns. If you are looking for a great place to start your career in the publishing industry, consider Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

The development internship requires very strong technical and communications skills. This role will have responsibility related to technical implementations working alongside a team of engineers, test engineers and product stakeholders. This is a hands-on development role and requires a strong software development background. The intern will participate in all phases of development from definition and design through implementation, debugging, testing and deployment to ensure all work is to the highest standards. The intern will support component design, development and maintenance. Have responsibilities for code reviews and technical quality standards within the project team. Carry out meticulous automated unit tests to ensure a high quality deliverable into QA. Assist in defining structured practices especially in source code management, build and release management. Participate in usability reviews and lead improvements in front end design. Use appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes.

Requirements:
The Requirements:

A bachelor’s, masters or MBA candidate. If pursuing an undergraduate degree, junior or senior year students are preferred.

Excellent JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 skills

Experienced in developing dynamic JavaScript Applications.

Good understanding of web technologies, usability, object oriented programming and development frameworks.

Requires a very strong level of interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills

Front end automated testing

Cross browser and cross device web app development]]>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Software-Developer-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2428415/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Software-Developer-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2428415/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Content Consultant for English/Language Arts
Published Division/Department: Riverside Publishing
Requisition #: 5919
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Rolling Meadows
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Editorial

Riverside, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, seeks subject matter experts specializing in K-12 education for English Language Arts and Reading.

Duties:
1. Writing assessment items
2. Reviewing and revising assessment items and passages
3. Building formative and summative assessments
4. Aligning assessment items to standards and other attributes

Requirements:
Requirements Required Education:
BA/BS in a liberal arts field (e.g., English) from an accredited four-year university
Required Skills:
Recent teaching experience to the Common Core State Standards

Expert knowledge of subject matter

Experience teaching and/or writing assessment materials to the Common Core State Standards

Excellent editorial skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form

Ability to effectively manage timelines and competing priorities

Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel)

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
3 or more years of teaching and/or curriculum experience]]>Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Content-Consultant-for-EnglishLanguage-Arts-Job-IL-60008/2592379/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Content-Consultant-for-EnglishLanguage-Arts-Job-IL-60008/2592379/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Content Consultant
Published Division/Department: Riverside Publishing
Requisition #: 5799
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Rolling Meadows
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Editorial

Riverside, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, seeks subject matter experts specializing in K-12 education for English Language Arts and Reading.

Duties:
1. Writing assessment items
2. Reviewing and revising assessment items and passages
3. Building formative and summative assessments
4. Aligning assessment items to standards and other attributes

Requirements Requirements Required Education:
BA/BS in a liberal arts field (e.g., English) from an accredited four-year university
Required Skills:
Recent teaching experience to the Common Core State StandardsExpert knowledge of subject matter
Experience teaching and/or writing assessment materials to the Common Core State Standards

Excellent editorial skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form
Ability to effectively manage timelines and competing priorities
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel)

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
3 or more years of teaching and/or curriculum experience

Application Process:
DO NOT APPLY ON-LINE. Please submit resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience to: Development@hmhco.com. Documents should be Microsoft Word or .pdf files. Include the following in the subject line: “Subject Matter Expert ELA”

J2W:CB Exp. 05/09/13]]>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Freelance-Writers-Job-IL-60008/2509286/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Freelance-Writers-Job-IL-60008/2509286/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Freelance Writers
Published Division/Department: Riverside Publishing
Requisition #: 5802
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Rolling Meadows
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Editorial

Riverside, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, seeks experienced freelance assessment writers specializing in middle school and high school levels (6-12) for English Language Arts and Reading.

Duties:
1. Passage writing
2. Passage finding
3. Item writing
4. Alignment of assessment items to standards and item attributes

Requirements Required Education:
BA/BS in a liberal arts field (e.g., English) from an accredited four-year university

Required Experience
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience within grades 6-12

Required Skills:
Expert knowledge of subject matter
Experience teaching and/or writing assessment materials to the Common Core State Standards
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form
Ability to effectively manage timelines and competing priorities
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel)

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
5 or more years of teaching and/or curriculum experience within 6-12
2 years of professional passage and/or item writing
Proven ability to write passages and/or items addressing the rigor required by the Common Core State Standards

Application Process:
DO NOT APPLY ON-LINE. Please submit resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience to: Development@hmhco.com. Documents should be Microsoft Word or .pdf files. Include the following in the subject line: RPC Freelance Job "subject" (example: RPC Freelance Job ELA)

J2W:CB Exp. 04/28/13]]>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Freelance-Writers-Job-IL-60008/2509282/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Freelance-Writers-Job-IL-60008/2509282/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sr. Product Manager
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5736
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned aspects of the English Language Arts product line management with an emphasis on new product development, product line strategic growth/profitability, and life cycle management. Primary responsibilities include product line planning; guiding editorial and technology development of superior, differentiated product; advocating customer/sales needs in the product development process; guiding market research activities; developing strategic marketing plans and promotional materials/activities; and taking a portfolio view of life cycle management.

Additional responsibilities include participating in creation of business cases, product launch and maintenance activities, and competitive selling support. The Senior Product Manager should be well versed in the K-12 English Language Arts market preferably with emphasis in Intervention and English Language Learners. Role requires print, assessment, and digital product development planning.

Product Planning & Product Development:

•Develop competitive marketing strategy for a multimillion dollar online education solution to meet revenue and profit goals.

•Identify new market and growth opportunities and develop solutions through business case process. Conduct ongoing market intelligence activities that yield develop deep customer insights and job-to-be-done to support new opportunity identification and business case development.

•Manage product planning and development activities for a solution in collaboration with product development teams.

•Create comprehensive market and business requirements for new solutions that satisfy customer needs and revenue/profit goals.

•Identify potential authors, advisory board members, and pilot schools.

•Recommend and maintain partnerships and affiliations to enhance marketability of products/product line roadmap.

•Make recommendations for revisions of and extensions for existing solutions, including product customization, new components, and pricing models.

Product Life Cycle Management

•Analyze financial performance of an assigned product, including investment, revenue, and profitability

•Analyze and evaluate market performance and product positioning of an assigned product

•Benchmark performance of an assigned product against competition and market

•Implement tasks in the product launch and sunset process.

•Implement product maintenance plans and manage the phases and gates in the product life cycle

Marketing Strategy

•Develop go-to-market strategy for new product or solution.

•Set and monitor marketing objectives for Sales and Product Marketing to ensure successful performance of assigned product or solution.

•Partner with VP or Director to identify product positioning strategies. Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to ensure proper competitive positioning for product or solution.

Market Intelligence

•Research and report information about market trends, competitive issues and products, customer issues, and sales force needs to stakeholders as directed.

•Anticipate, monitor, and respond to competitive issues. Implement the development of strategic competitive information

•Serve as liaison between sales and editorial/technology on assigned product (s)

•Set goals for market research activities. Implement efficacy studies, user studies, and pilots

Business Analysis

•Analyze and use financial and profitability reports to manage product performance for assigned product(s) and recommend commercial tactics to ensure revenue and profit goals are achieved.

•Collect customer, sales history, market trend, implementation, and sampling data to inform product development and marketing planning

•Use quantitative data and qualitative analysis

•Implement pricing plans in line with product strategy.

Communication & Supervision

•Maintain strong, ongoing channels of communication with sales force, Marketing, Editorial, and other internal departments

•Supervise, but not directly manage, one or two staff members

Requirements:
Educational Qualification / Certification: Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline with approximately 10 years of related industry or functional experience; MBA or Masters preferred--preferably in the content area or in business management or marketing

Relevant Experiences:
•Experience in editorial, sales, consulting in education
•Experience in managing digital product line and/or online platform.

Other Requirements

Open to all major locations: Austin, Boston, Evanston, Orlando, and Rolling Meadows.]]>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sr_-Product-Manager-Job-TX-73301/2484549/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sr_-Product-Manager-Job-TX-73301/2484549/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Project Manager
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5975
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Supply Chain

The Project Manager will work as the key liaison between divisional teams (Editorial, Production), the Global Supply Chain group (Forecasting, Planning & Execution, Vendor Management, and Customer Experience) and the Corporate New Product Development groups (Print and Digital) to ensure timely execution of all new development projects. The Project Manager will implement best practice project management processes and systems to help define project plans and timelines, track and report progress and changes and coordinate information flow between all stakeholders. Project Manager responsibilities require a knowledge and expertise of graphic arts and book manufacturing vendor processes and equipment, paper and materials specifications, and all procedures used within division internal departments and external vendors

Primary accountabilities:

1. Communication
a. Building strategic & collaborative relationships with internal staff and external vendors.
b. Hold regular team meetings with various stakeholders to obtain information required for planning new products.
c. Communicate NASTA spec requirements to other departments.
d. Responsible for advising Editorial regarding common/custom content & manufacturing efficiency at the product launch
e. Provide product specifications to vendor and request quotes for evaluation and manufacturing vendor selection.
f. Subject Matter Expert - SME's identified to work cross divisionally on projects. Help train others in SAP, share best practices internally, etc.
g. Regular communication with Editorial and PMO managers
h. Communicate details of new programs (print and digital components) to the GSC community.
2. Planning
a. Track production and vendor schedules
b. Obtaining information when product is needed and how used: ex: Adoption, Sample Packs, Pre-Selling, warehouse location of special stock requirements.
c. Create and maintain product Print and Digital Components lists with specifications, schedules, SAP status and provide to other departments and vendors as needed.
d. PM's act as a resource for: Design, Editorial, Production, Marketing/ Sales, Bids and Contracts, warehouse, DCD, PMO, Executive staff, Finance, Customer Service, vendors, and GSC. .
e. Reporting - monitor reports to ascertain status of projects: backorder reports, PO's not cut report, Purchasing Req's, needing to be released to Firm Order Report, DCD production report, etc.
f. Coordinate schedules with Demand and Supply Planning and PMO for first reprints(Submissions-1st implementation) to make sure corrections are ready.
g. Institute additional meetings when appropriate to obtain information and solve potential problems and make good business decisions.
3. Execution
a. SAP data entry of specifications, status changes, MRP settings, BOMs, info records, pricing conditions, and source lists for all 1st print titles.
b. Create fixed requisitions in SAP with quantities provided by Forecasters for all first printing products.
c. Completion and release of purchase orders to outside vendors.
d. Evaluating requests for: substitutions, PO pricing and quantity changes, status changes and BOM updates. PM should evaluate and analyze these requests prior to execution.
e. Product Quality Control: Review defectives reports from Customer Service following defective procedure. Make arrangements for repairs as required due to content errors. (ex: rip & tip of pages in PEs and TEs.)
4. Continuous improvement
a. Constantly debrief at PM meetings.
b. Improve processes within the PM responsibilities
c. Investigate possible cost savings opportunities.
5. Financial Responsibilities
a. Supply preliminary, revised and final weighted average unit cost (WAUC) for assigned programs.
b. Report and advise how cost and budgets are related to sourcing strategy, development schedule, and forecasting.
c. Responsible for monitoring, controlling and communicating WAUC, including root cause analysis for changes/deviations
d. Review and analyze cost from vendors, throughout the development cycle and for post-production de-briefing.
e. Create and maintain cost savings strategies
f. Investigate possible cost savings opportunities.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Skills/competencies required:

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to influence others through use of clear and concise communications, both written and oral
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills in both oral and written form.
• Proven ability to drive results and accountability in a cross functional environment.

Requirements:
Education and experience required:

• BS/BA Degree or equivalent Project Management experience
• Excellent computer skills especially Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint; SAP preferred
• Experience working with various functional groups (i.e. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Editorial, and Supply Chain)
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes and practices
• Understanding of the linear relationships between fixed and variable costs and their respective contributions to total cost
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and follow up on a continual basis.
• 2-4 years' experience in a Project Management role
• Proficiency with SAP R/3 is desirable

Preferred:

• 0-3 years in the publishing industry is preferred; K-12 Educational Publishing experience desired but not necessary
• Experience in project/program management in either Supply Chain or Operations (with Project Management Certifications) is helpful]]>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Project-Manager-Job-FL-32801/2640666/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Project-Manager-Job-FL-32801/2640666/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sr. Product Manager-Intervention
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 6028
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Chicago
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

The Senior Product Manager for Intervention is responsible for overseeing assigned aspects of the Intervention product line management with an emphasis on new product development, product line strategic growth/profitability, and life cycle management. Primary responsibilities include product line planning; guiding editorial and technology development of superior, differentiated product; advocating customer/sales needs in the product development process; guiding market research activities; developing strategic marketing plans and promotional materials/activities; and taking a portfolio view of life cycle management.

Additional responsibilities include participating in creation of business cases, product launch and maintenance activities, and competitive selling support. The Senior Product Manager should be well versed in the preK – 12 Intervention market preferably with emphasis in Special Education and Response to Intervention. Role requires print, assessment, and digital product development planning.

Product Planning & Product Development:

•Develop competitive marketing strategy for a multimillion dollar online education solution to meet revenue and profit goals.

•Identify new market and growth opportunities and develop solutions through business case process. Conduct ongoing market intelligence activities that yield develop deep customer insights and job-to-be-done to support new opportunity identification and business case development.

•Manage product planning and development activities for a solution in collaboration with product development teams.

•Create comprehensive market and business requirements for new solutions that satisfy customer needs and revenue/profit goals.

•Work across groups to identify potential authors, advisory board members, and pilot schools.

•Recommend and maintain partnerships and affiliations to enhance marketability of products/product line roadmap.

•Make recommendations for revisions of and extensions for existing solutions, including product customization, new components, and pricing models.

Product Life Cycle Management

•Analyze financial performance of an assigned product, including investment, revenue, and profitability

•Analyze and evaluate market performance and product positioning of an assigned product

•Benchmark performance of an assigned product against competition and market

•Implement tasks in the product launch and sunset process.

•Implement product maintenance plans and manage the phases and gates in the product life cycle

Marketing Strategy

•Develop go-to-market strategy for new product or solution.

•Set and monitor marketing objectives for Sales and Product Marketing to ensure successful performance of assigned product or solution.

•Partner with VP or Director to identify product positioning strategies. Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to ensure proper competitive positioning for product or solution.

Market Intelligence

•Research and report information about market trends, competitive issues and products, customer issues, and sales force needs to stakeholders as directed.

•Anticipate, monitor, and respond to competitive issues. Implement the development of strategic competitive information

•Serve as liaison between sales and editorial/technology on assigned product (s)

•Set goals for market research activities. Implement efficacy studies, user studies, and pilots

Business Analysis

•Analyze and use financial and profitability reports to manage product performance for assigned product(s) and recommend commercial tactics to ensure revenue and profit goals are achieved.

•Collect customer, sales history, market trend, implementation, and sampling data to inform product development and marketing planning

•Use quantitative data and qualitative analysis

•Implement pricing plans in line with product strategy.

Communication & Supervision

•Maintain strong, ongoing channels of communication with sales force, Marketing, Editorial, and other internal departments

•Supervise, but not directly manage, one or two staff members

Requirements Educational Qualification / Certification: Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline with approximately 10 years of related industry or functional experience; MBA or Masters preferred--preferably in the content area or in business management or marketing

Preferred experience: Experience in school psychology or special education administrative positions with specific responsibilities for overseeing intervention implementation.]]>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Chicago-Sr_-Product-Manager-Intervention-Job-IL-60290/2660059/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Chicago-Sr_-Product-Manager-Intervention-Job-IL-60290/2660059/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Product Marketing Manager
Published Division/Department: Heinemann
Requisition #: 5855
State/Province/County: New Hampshire
City: Portsmouth
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

The Product Marketing Manager has strategic input into all facets of the Heinemann’s math portfolio with responsibility for the following:
- Oversee the conceptualization, implementation and budget control of innovative, integrated marketing for Heinemann’s suite of mathematics materials including, branding, positioning, and Inbound/Outbound promotion.
- Managing eMarketing campaigns, social-media campaigns, print collateral, advertising, and press releases, special events,
- Work collaboratively with the math and science acquiring editor to support the conception, position, and delivery of market-leading products tailored to market needs, including professional books and firsthand classroom materials
- Support the sales team and build their capacity with math products
- Identify growing market sectors and areas of strategic opportunity for product and promotion
- Advise on marketing strategy related to math content on the Digital Campus Additionally, the Product Marketing Manager may work on other content area publications on an as-needed basis.Works collaboratively with:Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Techonology, Production, PD Services

Requirements Required:
* 3-5 years of Marketing experience
* Experience in teaching math or working in math educational publishing experience preferred
* Minimum bachelor's degree required

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”

*LI-CT1]]>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Portsmouth-Product-Marketing-Manager-Job-NH-03801/2552075/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Portsmouth-Product-Marketing-Manager-Job-NH-03801/2552075/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Demand Planner
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5722
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Supply Chain

The key objective for a Demand Planner is to implement a methodical forecasting approach to help ensure product availability and minimize inventory exposure. The Demand Planner will work closely with Divisional Sales and Marketing to develop a rolling 12 month demand forecast at the SKU and demand stream level and drive the entire forecasting process using the APO/DP forecasting system. The Demand Planner is responsible for enhancing forecast accuracy and supporting the current supply chain initiatives by developing and implementing a proactive demand forecasting model. Primary Accountabilities:

Assume responsibility for monthly process resulting in consensus forecast based on input from divisional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Editorial, and Finance), adoption schedule, revenue potential and historical usage/trends and SalesForce.Com data.
Revise forecasts and recommend changes on a weekly basis based on actual usage, trends, wins/losses, new product introductions, and revised sales plans.
Advise Sales, Marketing and Business Units of problems and significant variances between existing forecasts and actual usage.
Pass consensus forecast to Supply Planning through APO/DP.
Identify historical outliers using basic statistical methods.
Take initiative to develop techniques to improve the forecasts for items listed on the monthly forecast error and bias reports.Actively participate in weekly Team of Peers meetings by updating reports and speaking to current issues.Analyze data using Microsoft Excel Participate in the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings by presenting the forecast analytics for his/her given area(s) of responsibility.
Work with Inventory Analysts on obsolescence reviews and act as point of first contact for problem resolution
Maintain constant and proactive communication with Supply Planning counterparts which includes consistent notification of consensus meeting outputs and alerts of material forecast changes in a timely manner in order to minimize business risks.

Requirements
· 3 yrs of experience in Demand Planning (SAP APO experience preferred)
- Demonstrate high analytical capabilities
- SAP R3 (Master Data, MRP, BW) knowledge and experience is desired.
- Must possess an expert level command of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, vlookups

Preferred: Strong working knowledge of Access including how to create tables and queries.

J2W:CB Exp. 07/04/13]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Demand-Planner-Job-FL-32801/2630194/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Demand-Planner-Job-FL-32801/2630194/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Dir, Consumer Educational Product Management
Published Division/Department: Consumer Products & Solutions
Requisition #: 6040
State/Province/County: New York
City: New York City
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

This leader will be creative and current with latest kids' educational media and product trends as the job also involves consumer research, critical analysis of current properties and assets and identification of new opportunities for educational brands and products.

The goal of the position is to figure out consumer needs and adapt our existing PreK-2nd Grade content for the marketplace as well as oversee the creation & marketing of new content and products.. Everything from consumer needs to core HMH competencies to marketing & release plans need to be considered. Physical and digital content both through existing distribution pathways and direct-to-consumer via ebook and/or digital subscriptions and more.

The Director will work with a wide network of people such as internal Trade and Marketing teams, outside vendors and licensees. He/She will brand integrity and product quality on all external communications and products including media, packaging, retail (digital & physical) presence, etc.

As a member of the Consumer Brands team, will report weekly results and activities during team and department meetings. At all times will integrate corporate objectives into brand management strategies.

• Working with VP Consumer Brands, re-imagine HMH's educational material for consumer market based on consumer research and an understanding of the current educational product.
• Envision roadmap for product-ization and market launch of educational materials in the digital age via multiple platforms and business models (Apps, subscription, etc)
• Create and manage 5 year brand P&Ls.
• Create and manage reporting system to communicate status of product timeline and budgets.
• Scope project needs. Identify, solicit and manage outside vendors (research, style guide creators, etc.) Solicit and manage internal resources (product management, product development, content experts, Web Presence, etc.)
• Some projects may require contacting outside content developers (authors, illustrators) for delivery of material.
• Identify, pitch and land marketing partners for product launch windows and exclusives.
• Establish brand timelines and product launches.
• Manage internal and external product development to meet timelines.
• Lead marketing efforts for each product.
• Drive consumer understanding and insights that help shape our product portfolio.
• Conduct analysis and periodical reviews of products, brands, competitive categories, and consumer trends to enhance the brand's equity and marketplace performance.
• Maintain strong, ongoing channels of communication with sales force, Marketing, Editorial, Creative Development and other internal departments
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the execution of marketing plans, maintenance, and competitive selling support activities

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or Masters preferred--preferably in the content area or in business management or marketing
• 5 - 10 years managerial experience in product development, marketing, brand management, licensing and/or new media properties
• Experience in publishing a plus
• Experience in an entrepreneurial or start-up environment
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; superior presentation skills
• Superior inter-personal skills with all levels including executive management
• Conceptual & analytical thinking; vision; leadership & management; prioritization; collaboration; decision-making; negotiation; problem-solving; tactical execution; product & market knowledge; functional & computer proficiency.

*LI-CT1]]>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-Dir%2C-Consumer-Educational-Product-Management-Job-NY-10001/2675160/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-Dir%2C-Consumer-Educational-Product-Management-Job-NY-10001/2675160/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: VP eCommerce
Published Division/Department: Consumer Products & Solutions
Requisition #: 5584
State/Province/County: New York
City: New York City
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

This leader defines the web presence vision and roadmap to support business objectives for consumer and institutional products and corporate communications. He/she is also responsible for the web infrastructure and integration as well as the web brand strategy and strategy for driving consumer engagement.
The VP champions the web compliance and adoption across the organization delivering service-level tools and resources to promote and sell products. The job focus is on delivering a best-in-class customer experience and eCommerce platform.
Key responsibilities:
• Works with the Executive Management Team to define the corporate e-commerce strategy
• Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of all existing commerce operations and current needs based on new technology and market competition
• Works with the Business Units to improve, develop and advocate new promotional opportunities for HMH consumer, trade and institutional products and services
• Works across departments to define web roadmap and strategies.
• Develops a holistic microsite strategy to support business objectives
• Maximizes web usability and engagement.
• Develops business plan and annual budget for e-commerce function. Supervises development efforts including content design and updates
• Acts as a liaison to internal teams and 3rd party vendors for development and maintenance of the web site
• Oversees the day-to-day e-commerce operations, maintenance, and performance measurement of the company web.
• Engages in ongoing competitor analysis and trends to ensure effective and efficient site experiences.
• Maintain strong, ongoing channels of communication with sales force, Marketing, Editorial, and other internal departments
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff in the execution of web strategies
• Supervise web staff; makes staffing decisions; and conducts performance reviews

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or Masters preferred--preferably in the content area of marketing, computer science or a related field
• 10 years managerial experience in an educational publishing or product management organization
• 5-7 years of e-commerce experience
• Business planning and e-commerce strategy development
• E-commerce business models and direct to consumer products industry (trends, competitors, distribution channels, customer base, promotion, and products)
• Web technologies, web programming languages, web page design/layout, SEO and web site performance measurement
• Proven ability to develop/implement a successful e-commerce strategy in the consumer product industry.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; superior presentation skills
• Superior inter-personal skills with all levels including executive management
• Conceptual & analytical thinking; vision; leadership & management; prioritization; collaboration; decision-making; negotiation; problem-solving; tactical execution; product & market knowledge; functional & computer proficiency.

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J2W:CB Exp. 06/05/13]]>Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-VP-eCommerce-Job-NY-10001/2402098/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-VP-eCommerce-Job-NY-10001/2402098/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Dir, Web Strategy - Consumer
Published Division/Department: Consumer Products & Solutions
Requisition #: 6114
State/Province/County: New York
City: New York City
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

This business strategist will develop and implement strategies that use web experiences to meet the business, communications, information and operational needs of the organization. The Director will work with departmental managers and other stakeholders to identify areas where web presence can drive growth and efficiency. He/she will develop strategies that meet the organization demands for web services and provide practical cost-effective business and technical solutions. This director is responsible for translating complex business drivers into clearly defined strategic operations and developing plans for putting the strategies into effect.

• Lead and support the development of HMH's strategy with near and long-term priorities.
• Structure and lead complex projects. Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of all web presence programs and current needs based on new technology and market competition
• Act as a visible integrator by bringing business leaders and stakeholders together to align on goals and collaborate with efficiency through out the phases of a strategic operation.
• Works with the business units to improve, develop and advocate new promotional opportunities for HMH consumer, trade and institutional products and services
• Inform the marketing team in developing insights about key industry trends (technology, competitors, regulatory, etc.) and inform the organization of the opportunity/impact.
• Develops project plans and budgets for strategic initiatives. Supervises development efforts including content design and updates
• Lead consumer experience research engagements to understand customer segments and drive enhancements to the user experiences.
• Engages in ongoing competitor analysis and trends to ensure effective and strategies and experiences.
• Facilitate cross-functional and cross-business teams. Liaise and communicate with Senior Management, Project Management, Content Development and Marking and Communications teams.
• Maintain strong, ongoing channels of communication with sales force, Marketing, Editorial, and other internal departments
• Strengthen the strategic skills in the web presence team and the wider organization by actively supporting and training team members and colleagues

Requirements:
• Bachelors' degree required, MBA strongly preferred. Preferably in the content area of marketing, consumer products or a related field
• 7-10 years managerial experience in an educational publishing, web or product management organization
• 5-7 years of e-commerce experience
• Business planning and web-marketing strategy development
• Deep background and knowledge of new trends and primary business drivers in school, professional development and consumer products industries. Strong understanding of emerging market trends.
• Experience with multi-persona marketing strategies (Teachers and administrators, parents, kids, lifelong learners)
• Web technologies, web page design/layout, SEO and web site performance measurement
• Proven ability to put complex ideas into clear frameworks, use data to generate insights and ideas.
• Highly collaborative with a track record of delivering tangible results.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; superior presentation skills
• Superior inter-personal skills with all levels including executive management
• Conceptual & analytical thinking; vision; leadership & management; prioritization; collaboration; decision-making; negotiation; problem-solving; tactical execution; product & market knowledge; functional & computer proficiency.]]>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-Dir%2C-Web-Strategy-Consumer-Job-NY-10001/2675162/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/New-York-City-Dir%2C-Web-Strategy-Consumer-Job-NY-10001/2675162/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS