Macmillan Learning Hiring for Vice President, Discipline Strategy, STEM at Austin, TX  Full Time

The Vice President, Discipline Strategy, STEM, will be instrumental in steering our strategic and programmatic efforts to transcend traditional educational publishing models. This role is designed for a transformative leader who is adept at navigating the complexities of the ed-tech landscape and driving a business model focused on a digital-first, customer-centric pedagogy. This role manages other employees.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We’re eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and execution of an innovative digital-first, course-pedagogy focused strategy across STEM disciplines.
• Innovate and evolve content and program strategies using Macmillan Learning’s digital platforms (Achieve, iClicker) and via partner and other technologies.
• Transition from a textbook-centric approach to a comprehensive course-based strategy, enhancing educational value and market positioning.
• Cultivate and manage a high-performance team focused on rapid, iterative content creation and effective program execution.
• Implement data-driven methodologies to increase market share and ensure high retention rates, establishing a leading market presence.
• Collaborate with multiple departments such as Finance, Marketing, and Sales to maximize business outcomes and educational impacts.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated leadership in educational technology businesses, ideally with experience bringing a start-up mentality to established companies.
• Expertise in product-led growth models, with a proven track record of using these strategies to drive business success and transformation.
• Strategic thinker with robust experience in digital education product operations and market strategy innovation.
• Skilled in analytical decision-making, with a strong orientation towards data-driven culture and metrics.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to mentor, inspire, and lead diverse teams through dynamic changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership position within the educational technology marketplace; or experience in media industries that transitioned from print-to-digital business models.
• 5+ years of experience as a senior leader leading teams through periods of market change and transformation with success developing skills and driving change in their organization.
• 5 + years of success in customer-centric business models that required development of key networks of users and non-users to support growth and innovation.
• Proficiency in educational technology, systems, and practices.
• Strong analytical skills and data-informed practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel for meetings (

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree.
• Certifications in product marketing, product discovery methodologies, or other modern market segmentation strategies and practices.
  

Salary: $175,000 – $225,000/year

Exemption Status: Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Requires periods of close concentration. Must be able to multi-task.

The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX.

Benefits

Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee’s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees.

• Competitive pay and bonus plan
• Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity
• Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People’s Day, Election Day, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• And much more!

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, join our Macmillan Community, stay connected to our Learning Stories blogs, or see us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here.

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance. Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.