Lead Project Manager, Publishing Systems - (US-IA-Dubuque - 52099)

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Jobcode: L:98237479
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The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education, Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek , J.D. Power and Associates, Platts, McGraw-Hill Construction, Aviation Week, and Broadcasting.   McGraw-Hill Education addresses every aspect of the education market from PreK-12 through professional learning.  Although we recognize the important role of traditional learning materials, today our business is rapidly moving toward digital solutions by adapting McGraw-Hill's quality content to the latest technologies.  Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites, and interactive simulation subscription services.   The Higher Education, Professional, and International Group, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading technological innovator, as well as provider of traditional learning materials, to the higher education market.  Our professional publishing operations provide essential information and expert guidance in business, education, consumer, medical, scientific, and technical fields.   The Higher Education division is looking for a Lead Project Manager, Publishing Systems to be based in either the Dubuque, IA or Burr Ridge, IL location.   This position will report to the Director of Electronic Publishing and be responsible for participating in the development, implementation and ongoing support of McGraw-Hill Higher Education's digital publishing system which is based on the K4/Adobe Suite.   Assist in facilitating the digital publishing transformation across Higher Education's five business units  Evaluate incoming projects and on-going request needs. Based on project evaluation lead demonstrations, training, and on-going support as needded. Assist with client installations and upgrades. Manage workflow and best practices as tied to the publishing system, working in collaboration with Editorial, EDP, and Vendor groups. Work cross-functionally to coordinate resources, including: working with vendors for preparation/revisions to file for digital publishing processing and working with DPECM/GPMS groups as needed. Manage overall end-user implementation by coordinating with various departments to assess needs and delivery issues       Requirements:   Bachelor's Degree (communications, analytical, and interpretative skills are critical) Knowledge of education publishing workflows or textbook publishing. K4/Adobe Suite knowledge a plus. Project management experience. PMP certification a plus. Proficient with Windows and Mac platforms. Strong skills using publishing software (Adobe CS, MS Office) Teaching/Training experience a plus   McGraw-Hill Education; Where the World Learns to Succeed   The McGraw-Hill Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer