Executive Program Manager, Economics

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

The Executive Program Manager, Economics drives the commercial success and pedagogical impact of Macmillan Learning's course-based digital solutions. This role is responsible for developing and executing business strategies that align with company goals while positioning Macmillan as the destination of choice for innovative teaching and learning practices. The Executive Program Manager, Economics evaluates and sizes market opportunities, builds business cases, and owns P&L performance for Economics.

In addition, the Executive Program Manager identifies and pursues cross-discipline opportunities where Macmillan's portfolio can deliver greater competitive advantage and new revenue streams. By cultivating a diverse pipeline of thought leaders and change agents, the Executive Program Manager ensures a steady flow of innovative ideas that directly shape digital products and instructional solutions.

Acting as both a discipline partner and a cross-functional leader, the Executive Program Manager aligns Product, Sales, Marketing, and Implementation teams around cohesive go-to-market strategies and execution. Ultimately, the Executive Program Manager ensures Macmillan Learning's offerings stand out in the market by combining pedagogical credibility, digital innovation, and data-driven business performance to deliver sustainable growth, differentiation, and customer success. This role does not have managerial responsibilities.

We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work.

Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Business Strategy, Opportunity Sizing & Competitive Intelligence

• Conduct market opportunity assessments, including TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, to identify and prioritize growth segments.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the academic discipline, instructional innovations, and emerging competitors.
• Evaluate performance and competitive metrics to identify white space opportunities and refine Macmillan's positioning.
• Define and execute business strategy for assigned discipline areas in partnership with the Go-to-Market team.
• Develop and maintain standardized documentation, such as Customer Segment Profiles, to inform product and investment decisions.

Talent Identification & Engagement

• Cultivate and sustain a pipeline of thought leaders, innovators, and change agents whose expertise advances Macmillan's market positioning and strategic growth.
• Build and manage an ecosystem of high-impact collaborators and content creators that brings new practices and perspectives into Macmillan's portfolio.
• Establish Macmillan as a destination of choice for influential partners by cultivating an ecosystem that attracts inbound opportunities and proposals.

Financial & Business Case Ownership

• Own the P&L for assigned discipline portfolios and ensure financial performance meets or exceeds goals.
• Build business cases to evaluate and secure investment for new initiatives, features, and products.
• Apply iterative and data-informed approaches to evaluating return on investment and financing for innovation projects.

Author & Collaborator Relationship Management

• Engage current authors in evolving digital strategies and align textbook updates or revisions with broader product directions.
• Maintain strong communication with authors and collaborators to foster continued engagement with digital-first initiatives.

Cross-Functional Strategic Leadership

• Evaluate and pursue business opportunities that span across disciplines or institutional segments, identifying areas where combined strengths can create competitive advantages…