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Account Manager Job (Cedar Rapids, IA, US)
Published Job Title: Account Manager
Published Division/Department: Specialized Solutions
Requisition #: 4672
State/Province/County: Iowa
City: Cedar Rapids
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Specialized Curriculum products, to customers in an assigned territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student.
Make sales calls to schools within assigned territory.Develop relationships with supervisors and teachers. Organize sales campaigns. Ability to work a varying schedule.
Achieves defined sales objectives
Maintains excellent customer satisfaction
Channels customer feedback appropriately
Pipeline and forecast management
Maintains and develops skills in the areas of product and industry knowledge
Master product sales presentations and possess the ability to respond to customer gaps by providing HMH solutions
Performs administrative responsibilities; reporting, customer database maintenance
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
3-5 years field sales experience with a proven track record required
District level selling/cross-district relationships preferred
Experience selling K-12 education solutions preferred
Classroom experience a plus
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of K-12 educational funding sources
Consultative skills with customer driven focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to build a business plan and execute the plan
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Motivated team player
Ability to work a vary schedule. May require extended hours, 8 plus per day, may require work on weekends, as necessary.
Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs.) Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations.
Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Group offers an excellent compensation package including a base salary plus an attractive sales incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.
This is a home based position and can be located anywhere in the Iowa or South Dakota territory
J2W:CB exp 02/24/12
Published Division/Department: Specialized Solutions
Requisition #: 4672
State/Province/County: Iowa
City: Cedar Rapids
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Specialized Curriculum products, to customers in an assigned territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student.
Make sales calls to schools within assigned territory.Develop relationships with supervisors and teachers. Organize sales campaigns. Ability to work a varying schedule.
Achieves defined sales objectives
Maintains excellent customer satisfaction
Channels customer feedback appropriately
Pipeline and forecast management
Maintains and develops skills in the areas of product and industry knowledge
Master product sales presentations and possess the ability to respond to customer gaps by providing HMH solutions
Performs administrative responsibilities; reporting, customer database maintenance
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience
3-5 years field sales experience with a proven track record required
District level selling/cross-district relationships preferred
Experience selling K-12 education solutions preferred
Classroom experience a plus
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of K-12 educational funding sources
Consultative skills with customer driven focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to build a business plan and execute the plan
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Motivated team player
Ability to work a vary schedule. May require extended hours, 8 plus per day, may require work on weekends, as necessary.
Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs.) Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations.
Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Group offers an excellent compensation package including a base salary plus an attractive sales incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.
This is a home based position and can be located anywhere in the Iowa or South Dakota territory
J2W:CB exp 02/24/12
Automation QA Lead Job (Dublin, DUBLIN, IE)
Published Job Title: Automation QA Lead
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 4886
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology
Automation QA Lead
The Organization Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhpub.com
Duties & Responsibilities o Analyze the testing requirements of HMH platform and digital content projects, and formulate a test automation strategy for each projecto Build extensible automated testing frameworks that support. · The development of parameterized test cases · Test execution on multiple environments· User friendly reporting of the resultso Present and guide the automated testing engineers in partner companies to develop tests with newly constructed and existing testing frameworks.o Review the automated tests written by the test engineers to make sure they adhere to the established standards. Mentor and guide them to consistently achieve these standards.o Research on new tools that could cater to the challenges, which cannot be met with the available testing tools o Co-ordinate and manage all automated testing activities for both internal and outsourced testing partnerso Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts within a highly iterative Agile-type development environment.o Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.o Responsible for reporting the testing status and managing expectations to the project stakeholders (both internal and external)o Reporting to QA Manager
Requirements Skills and Experience: Essential
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent
experience.
o A minimum of three years automated testing experience. Should include;
o Leading a team of automated test engineers
o Developing new automated testing frameworks
o Developing and executing automated tests
o Proficient in an object oriented programming language (preferably Java)
o Proficient in commercial and open source testing tools (preferably Selenium RC or Webdriver).
o Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle
o Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or similar development environment
o Must be highly process orientated.
o Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.
o Requires excellent familiarity with generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.
o Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills
o Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.
o Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.
o Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
o Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills
o Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented
o Proven track record in project management/resource planning.
o Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.
o Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.
o Must be a team player
Highly Desirable
o Performance testing experience
o ISEB/ISTQB Certification
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
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 4886
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology
Automation QA Lead
The Organization Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhpub.com
Duties & Responsibilities o Analyze the testing requirements of HMH platform and digital content projects, and formulate a test automation strategy for each projecto Build extensible automated testing frameworks that support. · The development of parameterized test cases · Test execution on multiple environments· User friendly reporting of the resultso Present and guide the automated testing engineers in partner companies to develop tests with newly constructed and existing testing frameworks.o Review the automated tests written by the test engineers to make sure they adhere to the established standards. Mentor and guide them to consistently achieve these standards.o Research on new tools that could cater to the challenges, which cannot be met with the available testing tools o Co-ordinate and manage all automated testing activities for both internal and outsourced testing partnerso Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts within a highly iterative Agile-type development environment.o Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.o Responsible for reporting the testing status and managing expectations to the project stakeholders (both internal and external)o Reporting to QA Manager
Requirements Skills and Experience: Essential
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent
experience.
o A minimum of three years automated testing experience. Should include;
o Leading a team of automated test engineers
o Developing new automated testing frameworks
o Developing and executing automated tests
o Proficient in an object oriented programming language (preferably Java)
o Proficient in commercial and open source testing tools (preferably Selenium RC or Webdriver).
o Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle
o Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or similar development environment
o Must be highly process orientated.
o Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.
o Requires excellent familiarity with generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.
o Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills
o Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.
o Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.
o Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
o Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills
o Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented
o Proven track record in project management/resource planning.
o Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.
o Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.
o Must be a team player
Highly Desirable
o Performance testing experience
o ISEB/ISTQB Certification
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
QA Lead Job (Dublin, DUBLIN, IE)
Published Job Title: QA Lead
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 4885
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Project Employee
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit http://www.hmlt.hmco.com/
Duties & Responsibilitieso Co-ordinate and manage all QA activities for both internal and outsourced testing partnerso Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts.o Responsible for defining the testing scope and framework for all assigned projects; reviewing and approving all Forecasts, Test Plans and Test Cases, including those provided by external test partners. o Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.o Management of the project bug database and database workflows.o Responsible for project test reporting (both internal and external)o Reporting to QA Manager, Technology Platforms.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
Essential
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent
o Experience with a minimum of three years Software Quality Assurance Team Leading experience.
o Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle
o Must be highly process orientated.
o Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.
o Requires excellent familiarity with generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.
o Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills
o Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.
o Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.
o Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
o Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills
o Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented
o Proven track record in project management/resource planning.
o Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.
o Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.
o Must be a team player
Highly Desirable
o Performance and Automated test tool experience desirable. ISEB/ISTQB Certification desirable.
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
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 4885
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Project Employee
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit http://www.hmlt.hmco.com/
Duties & Responsibilitieso Co-ordinate and manage all QA activities for both internal and outsourced testing partnerso Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts.o Responsible for defining the testing scope and framework for all assigned projects; reviewing and approving all Forecasts, Test Plans and Test Cases, including those provided by external test partners. o Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.o Management of the project bug database and database workflows.o Responsible for project test reporting (both internal and external)o Reporting to QA Manager, Technology Platforms.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
Essential
o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent
o Experience with a minimum of three years Software Quality Assurance Team Leading experience.
o Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle
o Must be highly process orientated.
o Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.
o Requires excellent familiarity with generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.
o Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills
o Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.
o Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.
o Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
o Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills
o Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented
o Proven track record in project management/resource planning.
o Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.
o Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.
o Must be a team player
Highly Desirable
o Performance and Automated test tool experience desirable. ISEB/ISTQB Certification desirable.
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
Professional Development Product Manager Job (Denver, CO, US)
Published Job Title: Professional Development Product Manager
Published Division/Department: Education Group - Sales Operations
Requisition #: 5043
State/Province/County: Colorado
City: Denver
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Training/Professional Development
External Description Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the country’s largest educational publisher of K-12 materials, brings people togetherat home, school, workthrough powerful solutions that recognize how learning can be exciting for everyone. Since 1832, our tradition of excellence, commitment, and innovation illustrates our rich history of educating the future.
Product Manager for Professional Development will be responsible for recruiting, training, and coaching new trainers in the Science and Math area, contributing to course development, and providing strategic marketing and sales support for the sales campaigns. In addition, the Product Manager will interface with customers, closing PD sales, and determining the training needs. The Product Manager also schedules trainers and communicates the unique client needs.
Market Research/Product Development
- Identifies market trends, customer needs, competitive environment, sales projections, market share as it relates to professional development
- Contributes competitive information that impacts product development
- Maintains product vision and assures product meets and exceeds market needs
- Contributes to customized workshop content and new course development
- Tracks field/customer feedback concerning courses
Requirements:
· Strong Math background
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- The ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
Prerequisite Work Experience/Skill Sets:
- Graduate degree in education or related field a plus
- Experience as a classroom teacher
- Experience in consulting or training adults
- 5-10 years in educational publishing as a consultant, sales rep, manager or comparable work history
- Sales experience a plus
- Expertise in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and Web 2.0 tools
Travel: 25-50% travel
Ability to travel and undertake some heavy lifting at trade shows.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this
About us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt brings people togetherat home, school, workthrough powerful solutions that recognize how learning can be exciting for everyone. Since 1832, our tradition of excellence, commitment, and innovation illustrates our rich history of educating the future. At Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, our people are our strength. Their knowledge, commitment, and talents help shape the Company and comprise our success. We actively recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and dynamic workforce that effectively and efficiently meets the wide spectrum of needs in our marketplaces. We do this by embracing diversity in all aspects of our approach to work, leveraging our differences to achieve competitive advantage. We believe that an inclusive and open environment fosters creativity, contributes to the quality of our products and processes, and provides growth opportunities for all our employees. As part of our core vision and values, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt provides equal opportunity for all employees and all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, gender, age, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. At Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, our health care program is designed to provide competitive benefits, quality services, and flexibility in coverage.
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/17/12
Published Division/Department: Education Group - Sales Operations
Requisition #: 5043
State/Province/County: Colorado
City: Denver
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Training/Professional Development
External Description Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the country’s largest educational publisher of K-12 materials, brings people togetherat home, school, workthrough powerful solutions that recognize how learning can be exciting for everyone. Since 1832, our tradition of excellence, commitment, and innovation illustrates our rich history of educating the future.
Product Manager for Professional Development will be responsible for recruiting, training, and coaching new trainers in the Science and Math area, contributing to course development, and providing strategic marketing and sales support for the sales campaigns. In addition, the Product Manager will interface with customers, closing PD sales, and determining the training needs. The Product Manager also schedules trainers and communicates the unique client needs.
Market Research/Product Development
- Identifies market trends, customer needs, competitive environment, sales projections, market share as it relates to professional development
- Contributes competitive information that impacts product development
- Maintains product vision and assures product meets and exceeds market needs
- Contributes to customized workshop content and new course development
- Tracks field/customer feedback concerning courses
Requirements:
· Strong Math background
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- The ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
Prerequisite Work Experience/Skill Sets:
- Graduate degree in education or related field a plus
- Experience as a classroom teacher
- Experience in consulting or training adults
- 5-10 years in educational publishing as a consultant, sales rep, manager or comparable work history
- Sales experience a plus
- Expertise in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint and Web 2.0 tools
Travel: 25-50% travel
Ability to travel and undertake some heavy lifting at trade shows.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this
About us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt brings people togetherat home, school, workthrough powerful solutions that recognize how learning can be exciting for everyone. Since 1832, our tradition of excellence, commitment, and innovation illustrates our rich history of educating the future. At Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, our people are our strength. Their knowledge, commitment, and talents help shape the Company and comprise our success. We actively recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and dynamic workforce that effectively and efficiently meets the wide spectrum of needs in our marketplaces. We do this by embracing diversity in all aspects of our approach to work, leveraging our differences to achieve competitive advantage. We believe that an inclusive and open environment fosters creativity, contributes to the quality of our products and processes, and provides growth opportunities for all our employees. As part of our core vision and values, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt provides equal opportunity for all employees and all qualified applications for employment without regard to race, gender, age, religion, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. At Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, our health care program is designed to provide competitive benefits, quality services, and flexibility in coverage.
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/17/12
Intern Job (Boston, MA, US)
Published Job Title: Intern
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 5040
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Administrative / Executive
External Description Interns play a crucial role in the publicity department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. They are integrated into the department, joining publicity meetings and participating at publicity department brainstorming video conferences. Specifically, our interns learn how to do the following: -Assist with publicity campaigns for high profile authors; -Learn to create press kits (draft up press releases, conduct author interviews, write fact sheets, etc.); -Learn to contact media and schedule media interviews and arrange author tours; -Pitch phone radio interviews for authors; -Perform blog/website research for a variety of books; -Form partnerships with appropriate organizations for various books; -Track media coverage, compile reviews/interviews/features, and fill review copy requests. -Join at least one in-town author event each season.
Requirements -love of books -great writing skills -out-of-the-box thinking -ability to multitask -terrific organizational skills
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 5040
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Administrative / Executive
External Description Interns play a crucial role in the publicity department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. They are integrated into the department, joining publicity meetings and participating at publicity department brainstorming video conferences. Specifically, our interns learn how to do the following: -Assist with publicity campaigns for high profile authors; -Learn to create press kits (draft up press releases, conduct author interviews, write fact sheets, etc.); -Learn to contact media and schedule media interviews and arrange author tours; -Pitch phone radio interviews for authors; -Perform blog/website research for a variety of books; -Form partnerships with appropriate organizations for various books; -Track media coverage, compile reviews/interviews/features, and fill review copy requests. -Join at least one in-town author event each season.
Requirements -love of books -great writing skills -out-of-the-box thinking -ability to multitask -terrific organizational skills
Director, User Experience Job (Dublin, DUBLIN, IE)
Published Job Title: Director, User Experience
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 5009
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Design / Creative
The Opportunity
The Director, User Experience (UX) will be responsible for ensuring all Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) learning products provide a best-in-class and age-appropriate user experience. HMH learning products include books (in print, audio, and electronic formats), interactive digital content, game-based learning, interactive whiteboard lessons, and videos. Our products span the entire K–12 range of subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. To achieve a great user experience, the Director will be responsible for defining optimal HMH UX standards and practices and embedding these across the organization. As Director, User Experience, you will have a long and impressive track record of implementing effective UX standards for K–12 users (learners from 5 to 18 years), as well as for adult users (such as teachers, parents, and adult learners.) You will support HMH project teams to design highly successful user-centric solutions that engage learners, and support teachers and parents. When required, you will select the best external UX partners to support HMH project teams to design best possible user outcomes.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is the largest K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs, to interactive digital content, to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges, to professional development for teachers, and parent-support material. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com.
Duties & Responsibilities
Establish HMH UX Strategy
* Set up and manage the User Experience function for HMH Digital Content Development (DCD) group.
* Define UX strategy for HMH product development that supports creating best-in-class learning products through deep insight into users’ needs and expectations.
* Develop approach to build awareness and understanding of UX across the organization to help influence decision-making and ensure a user-centric focus is achieved and maintained.
* Create and maintain best practice policies and procedures for UX, usability and accessibility that are based on user-centered principles, are easy to understand, and take into account both corporate goals and user expectations/requirements.
* Articulate usability strategy for HMH content development, and continuously refine and improve it through metrics and validation as market and user needs evolve.
* Always champion the voice of our users (teachers, administrators, parents and students) in your role as Director, User Experience.
Integrate UX into HMH Processes and Culture
* Partner with design-related functional leads to define comprehensive UX and design standards that can be efficiently implemented across all HMH products.
* Design and implement accessibility guidelines that are in line with users’ needs and legal requirements.
* Manage the UX process to ensure that prototypes and products in development are appropriately tested for usability, engagement, and achievement of objectives.
* Research leading UX and usability companies to identify candidates that HMH can engage with to provide objective usability evaluation.
* Promote best-in-class UX standards and practices to functional teams in HMH.
* Develop relationships with our Marketing and Sales teams so that project teams can engage with our customers to get informal UX inputs in product design.
* Make practical recommendations that measurably and significantly improve the UX and accessibility of HMH learning products
* Provide a selection of cost-effective and proven UX tools, techniques, and solutions to apply during design and development
Skills and Experience: Essential
* At least five years’ experience in UX for the software industry, preferably for enterprise software development
* Degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field
* Extensive and demonstrable experience with UX and usability testing, prototyping, and deployment
* Experience working with designers, software developers, QA staff, technical writers, and external consultants, and clients
* Specific knowledge and expertise relating to the specialized UX requirements of learners from 5 to 18 years of age
* A thorough understanding of a variety of software development processes, and how to improve usability in small steps as development progresses
* Knowledge of and relationships with a range of top-class UX practitioners and organizations
Highly Desirable
* Published UX-related research
* Experience of K–12 US education sector
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
Requirements Skills and Experience: Essential
* At least five years’ experience in UX for the software industry, preferably for enterprise software development
* Degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field
* Extensive and demonstrable experience with UX and usability testing, prototyping, and deployment
* Experience working with designers, software developers, QA staff, technical writers, and external consultants, and clients
* Specific knowledge and expertise relating to the specialized UX requirements of learners from 5 to 18 years of age
* A thorough understanding of a variety of software development processes, and how to improve usability in small steps as development progresses
* Knowledge of and relationships with a range of top-class UX practitioners and organizations
Highly Desirable
* Published UX-related research
* Experience of K–12 US education sector
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 5009
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Design / Creative
The Opportunity
The Director, User Experience (UX) will be responsible for ensuring all Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) learning products provide a best-in-class and age-appropriate user experience. HMH learning products include books (in print, audio, and electronic formats), interactive digital content, game-based learning, interactive whiteboard lessons, and videos. Our products span the entire K–12 range of subjects, including mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. To achieve a great user experience, the Director will be responsible for defining optimal HMH UX standards and practices and embedding these across the organization. As Director, User Experience, you will have a long and impressive track record of implementing effective UX standards for K–12 users (learners from 5 to 18 years), as well as for adult users (such as teachers, parents, and adult learners.) You will support HMH project teams to design highly successful user-centric solutions that engage learners, and support teachers and parents. When required, you will select the best external UX partners to support HMH project teams to design best possible user outcomes.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is the largest K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs, to interactive digital content, to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges, to professional development for teachers, and parent-support material. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com.
Duties & Responsibilities
Establish HMH UX Strategy
* Set up and manage the User Experience function for HMH Digital Content Development (DCD) group.
* Define UX strategy for HMH product development that supports creating best-in-class learning products through deep insight into users’ needs and expectations.
* Develop approach to build awareness and understanding of UX across the organization to help influence decision-making and ensure a user-centric focus is achieved and maintained.
* Create and maintain best practice policies and procedures for UX, usability and accessibility that are based on user-centered principles, are easy to understand, and take into account both corporate goals and user expectations/requirements.
* Articulate usability strategy for HMH content development, and continuously refine and improve it through metrics and validation as market and user needs evolve.
* Always champion the voice of our users (teachers, administrators, parents and students) in your role as Director, User Experience.
Integrate UX into HMH Processes and Culture
* Partner with design-related functional leads to define comprehensive UX and design standards that can be efficiently implemented across all HMH products.
* Design and implement accessibility guidelines that are in line with users’ needs and legal requirements.
* Manage the UX process to ensure that prototypes and products in development are appropriately tested for usability, engagement, and achievement of objectives.
* Research leading UX and usability companies to identify candidates that HMH can engage with to provide objective usability evaluation.
* Promote best-in-class UX standards and practices to functional teams in HMH.
* Develop relationships with our Marketing and Sales teams so that project teams can engage with our customers to get informal UX inputs in product design.
* Make practical recommendations that measurably and significantly improve the UX and accessibility of HMH learning products
* Provide a selection of cost-effective and proven UX tools, techniques, and solutions to apply during design and development
Skills and Experience: Essential
* At least five years’ experience in UX for the software industry, preferably for enterprise software development
* Degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field
* Extensive and demonstrable experience with UX and usability testing, prototyping, and deployment
* Experience working with designers, software developers, QA staff, technical writers, and external consultants, and clients
* Specific knowledge and expertise relating to the specialized UX requirements of learners from 5 to 18 years of age
* A thorough understanding of a variety of software development processes, and how to improve usability in small steps as development progresses
* Knowledge of and relationships with a range of top-class UX practitioners and organizations
Highly Desirable
* Published UX-related research
* Experience of K–12 US education sector
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
Requirements Skills and Experience: Essential
* At least five years’ experience in UX for the software industry, preferably for enterprise software development
* Degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field
* Extensive and demonstrable experience with UX and usability testing, prototyping, and deployment
* Experience working with designers, software developers, QA staff, technical writers, and external consultants, and clients
* Specific knowledge and expertise relating to the specialized UX requirements of learners from 5 to 18 years of age
* A thorough understanding of a variety of software development processes, and how to improve usability in small steps as development progresses
* Knowledge of and relationships with a range of top-class UX practitioners and organizations
Highly Desirable
* Published UX-related research
* Experience of K–12 US education sector
Supply Planner Job (Boston, MA, US)
Published Job Title: Supply Planner
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5035
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Supply Chain
As a Houghton Mifflin Supply Planner, you will be responsible translating the forecast information provided by the Demand Planner into a supply plan that ensures operational and financial success for the company. The Supply Planner plans inventory quantities for a variety of classroom products, including textbooks and teacher supporting materials in a non-manufacturing environment.
The Supply Planner acts as a focal point in the planning and procurement of one of Houghton Mifflin’s many key product lines. The Supply Planner may work with Buyers to establish the supply plan.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams to ensure the supply plan meets each region’s sales requirements.
- Partner with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams on new product launches to ensure correct launch quantities and timing and smooth product transitions.
- Analyze weekly MRP reports including target inventory level thresholds, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Analyze large product offerings and backorders on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, working with the appropriate functional groups and driving a resolution to completion.
- Improve product planning processes. Identify improvement opportunities, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion to achieve measurable benefits.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of Operations experience, including Supply Planning, preferably in the publishing industry.
- Must have a working knowledge of world class supply chain practices, combined with strong analytical capabilities and business acumen.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of MRP I and its related attributes (BOMS, Items attributes and effective dates).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; strong team player.
- BS / BA in business related field preferred.
- SAP R/3 / BW experience preferred.
- APICS certification preferred
J2W:CB exp 08/28/11
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5035
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Supply Chain
As a Houghton Mifflin Supply Planner, you will be responsible translating the forecast information provided by the Demand Planner into a supply plan that ensures operational and financial success for the company. The Supply Planner plans inventory quantities for a variety of classroom products, including textbooks and teacher supporting materials in a non-manufacturing environment.
The Supply Planner acts as a focal point in the planning and procurement of one of Houghton Mifflin’s many key product lines. The Supply Planner may work with Buyers to establish the supply plan.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams to ensure the supply plan meets each region’s sales requirements.
- Partner with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams on new product launches to ensure correct launch quantities and timing and smooth product transitions.
- Analyze weekly MRP reports including target inventory level thresholds, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Analyze large product offerings and backorders on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, working with the appropriate functional groups and driving a resolution to completion.
- Improve product planning processes. Identify improvement opportunities, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion to achieve measurable benefits.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of Operations experience, including Supply Planning, preferably in the publishing industry.
- Must have a working knowledge of world class supply chain practices, combined with strong analytical capabilities and business acumen.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of MRP I and its related attributes (BOMS, Items attributes and effective dates).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; strong team player.
- BS / BA in business related field preferred.
- SAP R/3 / BW experience preferred.
- APICS certification preferred
J2W:CB exp 08/28/11
Senior Architect Job (Dublin, DUBLIN, IE)
Published Job Title: Senior Architect
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 4939
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology
The Opportunity
The Senior Solution Architect will provide support and architectural governance to Platform Stakeholders (Platform Architecture & Engineering) as a Technology expert to identify and guide the evolution of the HMH Enterprise platform throughout TPD. This requires an in depth knowledge of TPD technical domains, Platforms and Systems design & Architecture, Content Architecture, and Platform development processes.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The main output of a TPD Solutions Architect is to work with product development project teams to identify and recommend:
Ø Technology selection due-diligence and governance
Ø Design standards governance
Ø Tracking and ensuring the platform adheres to all relevant educational technical standards
· Systematically and methodologically examine the platforms and solutions with intent of improving the functionality in specific context created by business and experienced by users
- Identify and communicate proactively technical problems and opportunities to the team and the stakeholders
- Develop an understanding of how present and future technical requirements and limitations will impact overall solution
- Ensure the stakeholders know technical implications of their decisions and provide an alternative when necessary
- Work closely with the Business Analysts & Platform Lead Eng to prioritize and rationalize technical requirements
- Assist the Project Managers and the stakeholders in building consensus on technical requirements and technical design
- Work closely with the Lead Engineers to assist in development and maintenance of departmental implementation practices and standards
- Help the QA Lead to define technical acceptance criteria for completion of solution
Requirements Skills and Experience:
* 7+ years Microsoft C# development experience with the .NET framework
* Experience building secure and scalable web applications using ASP.NET
* Experience of web service design and implementation using the WCF
* Experience with ASP.NET MVC
* Experience of relational databases especially SQL Server
* Experience of IIS7 administration and Power Shell scripting is a plus
* Experience in assessment and reviewing of third party code from the perspectives of maintainability, security, performance and scalability is a very desirable plus
* Practical knowledge of Source Control Management, specifically branching, tagging and merging of different code streams
* Experience of technical leadership of software developers
* Experience of interfacing with project management
* Requires a very strong level of interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
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.
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 4939
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology
The Opportunity
The Senior Solution Architect will provide support and architectural governance to Platform Stakeholders (Platform Architecture & Engineering) as a Technology expert to identify and guide the evolution of the HMH Enterprise platform throughout TPD. This requires an in depth knowledge of TPD technical domains, Platforms and Systems design & Architecture, Content Architecture, and Platform development processes.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The main output of a TPD Solutions Architect is to work with product development project teams to identify and recommend:
Ø Technology selection due-diligence and governance
Ø Design standards governance
Ø Tracking and ensuring the platform adheres to all relevant educational technical standards
· Systematically and methodologically examine the platforms and solutions with intent of improving the functionality in specific context created by business and experienced by users
- Identify and communicate proactively technical problems and opportunities to the team and the stakeholders
- Develop an understanding of how present and future technical requirements and limitations will impact overall solution
- Ensure the stakeholders know technical implications of their decisions and provide an alternative when necessary
- Work closely with the Business Analysts & Platform Lead Eng to prioritize and rationalize technical requirements
- Assist the Project Managers and the stakeholders in building consensus on technical requirements and technical design
- Work closely with the Lead Engineers to assist in development and maintenance of departmental implementation practices and standards
- Help the QA Lead to define technical acceptance criteria for completion of solution
Requirements Skills and Experience:
* 7+ years Microsoft C# development experience with the .NET framework
* Experience building secure and scalable web applications using ASP.NET
* Experience of web service design and implementation using the WCF
* Experience with ASP.NET MVC
* Experience of relational databases especially SQL Server
* Experience of IIS7 administration and Power Shell scripting is a plus
* Experience in assessment and reviewing of third party code from the perspectives of maintainability, security, performance and scalability is a very desirable plus
* Practical knowledge of Source Control Management, specifically branching, tagging and merging of different code streams
* Experience of technical leadership of software developers
* Experience of interfacing with project management
* Requires a very strong level of interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
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.
Senior Director- Finance and Operations Job (Orlando, FL, US)
Published Job Title: Senior Director- Finance and Operations
Published Division/Department: Education Group - Sales Operations
Requisition #: 4902
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance
External Description ABOUT US:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
The Senior Director of Finance and Operations reports to the Senior Vice President of Sales Finance and Operations and is responsible for leading the company’s sales pipeline management and sales forecasting process. The position manages the finance and operation’s demand planning and Salesforce.com (SFDC) teams and coordinates with sales management and Global Supply Chain (GSC) to ensure fidelity of implementation for the pipeline management / forecast process. This high visibility position interacts with senior management on a daily basis and is responsible for driving analysis of sales pipeline health, identifying revenue opportunities based on pipeline evaluation and analyzing revenue forecasts from the sales teams based on pipeline analytics and sales history. Additional responsibilities include
* Leads SFDC team in identifying and implementing enhancements to support and improve the pipeline management and forecasting process
* Works closely with senior sales management to ensure that pipeline management and SFDC training and support needs are being met
* Coordinating with Global Supply Chain to ensure that forecast provides accurate product level outlook to serve as the basis of the inventory purchasing plan
* Provide ad hoc analytical and operational support and analysis as needed
Requirements
* Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or similar quantitative discipline required; MBA, along with educational publishing experience and/or CPA certification preferred
* Demonstrated experience in revenue and inventory forecasting, financial and operational analysis, process improvement
* Experience in managing teams and ability to manage processes across functions
* Strong analytical and process improvement / change management skills
* Project management skills
* Data system management experience and understanding of data structure and data mining skills Salesforce.com or other SFA system experience, Microsoft Access and business warehouse skills a strong plus
J2W:CB Exp. 05/11/12
Published Division/Department: Education Group - Sales Operations
Requisition #: 4902
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 20% - 30%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance
External Description ABOUT US:Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
The Senior Director of Finance and Operations reports to the Senior Vice President of Sales Finance and Operations and is responsible for leading the company’s sales pipeline management and sales forecasting process. The position manages the finance and operation’s demand planning and Salesforce.com (SFDC) teams and coordinates with sales management and Global Supply Chain (GSC) to ensure fidelity of implementation for the pipeline management / forecast process. This high visibility position interacts with senior management on a daily basis and is responsible for driving analysis of sales pipeline health, identifying revenue opportunities based on pipeline evaluation and analyzing revenue forecasts from the sales teams based on pipeline analytics and sales history. Additional responsibilities include
* Leads SFDC team in identifying and implementing enhancements to support and improve the pipeline management and forecasting process
* Works closely with senior sales management to ensure that pipeline management and SFDC training and support needs are being met
* Coordinating with Global Supply Chain to ensure that forecast provides accurate product level outlook to serve as the basis of the inventory purchasing plan
* Provide ad hoc analytical and operational support and analysis as needed
Requirements
* Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or similar quantitative discipline required; MBA, along with educational publishing experience and/or CPA certification preferred
* Demonstrated experience in revenue and inventory forecasting, financial and operational analysis, process improvement
* Experience in managing teams and ability to manage processes across functions
* Strong analytical and process improvement / change management skills
* Project management skills
* Data system management experience and understanding of data structure and data mining skills Salesforce.com or other SFA system experience, Microsoft Access and business warehouse skills a strong plus
J2W:CB Exp. 05/11/12
Sales Rep- North and South Dakota Job (Bismarck, ND, US)
Published Job Title: Sales Rep- North and South Dakota
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 5008
State/Province/County: North Dakota
City: Bismarck
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Overall Responsibility:
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products to customers in the North and South Dakota territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student. Candidates could live in the following areas:
Bismarck, ND
Sioux Falls, SD
Fargo, ND
Grand Forks, ND
Moorhead, MN
Primary Accountabilities:
- Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory
- Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers
- Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings
- Organizing sales campaigns
- Coordinating implementation and in-service for adopting districts
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary
- Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations
- Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Requirements:
- Five years teaching experience preferred
- Previous sales experience a plus
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/09/12
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 5008
State/Province/County: North Dakota
City: Bismarck
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Overall Responsibility:
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products to customers in the North and South Dakota territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student. Candidates could live in the following areas:
Bismarck, ND
Sioux Falls, SD
Fargo, ND
Grand Forks, ND
Moorhead, MN
Primary Accountabilities:
- Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory
- Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers
- Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings
- Organizing sales campaigns
- Coordinating implementation and in-service for adopting districts
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary
- Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations
- Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Requirements:
- Five years teaching experience preferred
- Previous sales experience a plus
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/09/12
Reseller Account Executive Job (Boston, MA, US)
Published Job Title: Reseller Account Executive
Published Division/Department: Enterprise Solutions
Requisition #: 5023
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
* Maintain an organized and detailed oriented business plan as a road map to achieve your annual revenue quota
* Develop a realistic sales pipeline through sales force to achieve quarterly and fiscal year revenue goals
* Develop new channel relationships and penetrate new markets by leveraging the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt brand
* Conduct yearly reseller product trainings in an effort to increase product knowledge, align solutions to funding and implement effective demand creation initiatives
* Coordinate all pricing and data feeds of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt product lines
* Manage the reseller sell through process on a quarterly basis to ensure proper quota crediting and commission payout to the field sales team
* Leverage the channel partner’s sales representatives to initiative relationships between the HMH and Reseller sales teams.
* Coordinate relationship efforts with the regional channel partnership managers to ensure collaborative work environment.
* Manage travel and expenses as appropriate
Requirements:
· Flexible, ability to deal with change and respond quickly and strategically to new opportunities
- Highly organized, self-directed and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
- Minimum 5 years experience in sales, preferably within Technology, software, and educational products. Experience selling to educational institutions and knowledge of educational funding a plus.
- Ability to work well and collaborate with all levels and departments within an organization
- Bachelors degree required, MBA a plus.
- Must be willing to travel and work independently
Published Division/Department: Enterprise Solutions
Requisition #: 5023
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
* Maintain an organized and detailed oriented business plan as a road map to achieve your annual revenue quota
* Develop a realistic sales pipeline through sales force to achieve quarterly and fiscal year revenue goals
* Develop new channel relationships and penetrate new markets by leveraging the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt brand
* Conduct yearly reseller product trainings in an effort to increase product knowledge, align solutions to funding and implement effective demand creation initiatives
* Coordinate all pricing and data feeds of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt product lines
* Manage the reseller sell through process on a quarterly basis to ensure proper quota crediting and commission payout to the field sales team
* Leverage the channel partner’s sales representatives to initiative relationships between the HMH and Reseller sales teams.
* Coordinate relationship efforts with the regional channel partnership managers to ensure collaborative work environment.
* Manage travel and expenses as appropriate
Requirements:
· Flexible, ability to deal with change and respond quickly and strategically to new opportunities
- Highly organized, self-directed and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
- Minimum 5 years experience in sales, preferably within Technology, software, and educational products. Experience selling to educational institutions and knowledge of educational funding a plus.
- Ability to work well and collaborate with all levels and departments within an organization
- Bachelors degree required, MBA a plus.
- Must be willing to travel and work independently
Senior Internal Auditor Job (Orlando, FL, US)
Published Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor
Published Division/Department: Corporate Finance/Accounting
Requisition #: 5015
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance
ABOUT US:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the right candidate will assist in leading and executing discrete financial and operational audits, provide ad hoc internal controls expertise to process owners and draft internal audit reports for issuance by the VP - Internal Audit. The senior internal auditor should have the ability to participate in the audit planning process, workpaper preparation and review of junior staff employees work, and discussion of audit findings with the process owner auditee. The individual will have responsibility for recruiting junior staff, supporting and providing training for their development.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Execute and complete timely financial and operational audits, including planning the audit by reviewing existing materials, using existing knowledge of controls best practices and developing understanding of existing controls and procedures. Participate in the fieldwork of financial and operational audits, including the design and execution of testing procedures and reviewing work of junior staff. Draft audit reports in good standing for issuance by VP-Internal Audit, including the review of all included issues and observations with applicable process owners and building strong, positive relationships with process owners.
Review and provide process owner feedback on Sarbanes-Oxley controls documentation. Use knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Accounting Reform Act of 2002, including Auditing Standard #5, to assist process owners in the identification and documentation of key controls. Use professional judgment to determine if remediation is necessary, and if so, assist process owner in the creation of action plans to address deficiencies.
Assist in the development and continuous monitoring of the comprehensive risk assessment, including the review of existing materials and knowledge of common business processes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Supporting ad hoc and special projects as necessary, including working with and assisting external auditors as required
Requirements:
Strong professional presence. Awareness of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Desire to grow beyond current position and be a future leader in the Company. Strong ability to team and collaborate with Internal Audit team and employees of the company.
Key skills and traits include:
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability & Flexibility for changing circumstances
- Critical Thinking
- Strive for continuous self-improvement
- Team playing
- Strong presentation skills
- Partnering with auditees & process owners
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
3 - 5 years of experience
BA/BS in accounting, finance or related field
Experience performing financial and/or operational audits.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with ACL
MBA or other related graduate degree
Experience in Big 4 or similar environment
Professional Certification (ie CPA, CIA, CISA)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W: CB Exp. 06/07/12
Published Division/Department: Corporate Finance/Accounting
Requisition #: 5015
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 30% - 40%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance
ABOUT US:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the right candidate will assist in leading and executing discrete financial and operational audits, provide ad hoc internal controls expertise to process owners and draft internal audit reports for issuance by the VP - Internal Audit. The senior internal auditor should have the ability to participate in the audit planning process, workpaper preparation and review of junior staff employees work, and discussion of audit findings with the process owner auditee. The individual will have responsibility for recruiting junior staff, supporting and providing training for their development.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Execute and complete timely financial and operational audits, including planning the audit by reviewing existing materials, using existing knowledge of controls best practices and developing understanding of existing controls and procedures. Participate in the fieldwork of financial and operational audits, including the design and execution of testing procedures and reviewing work of junior staff. Draft audit reports in good standing for issuance by VP-Internal Audit, including the review of all included issues and observations with applicable process owners and building strong, positive relationships with process owners.
Review and provide process owner feedback on Sarbanes-Oxley controls documentation. Use knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Accounting Reform Act of 2002, including Auditing Standard #5, to assist process owners in the identification and documentation of key controls. Use professional judgment to determine if remediation is necessary, and if so, assist process owner in the creation of action plans to address deficiencies.
Assist in the development and continuous monitoring of the comprehensive risk assessment, including the review of existing materials and knowledge of common business processes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Supporting ad hoc and special projects as necessary, including working with and assisting external auditors as required
Requirements:
Strong professional presence. Awareness of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Desire to grow beyond current position and be a future leader in the Company. Strong ability to team and collaborate with Internal Audit team and employees of the company.
Key skills and traits include:
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability & Flexibility for changing circumstances
- Critical Thinking
- Strive for continuous self-improvement
- Team playing
- Strong presentation skills
- Partnering with auditees & process owners
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
3 - 5 years of experience
BA/BS in accounting, finance or related field
Experience performing financial and/or operational audits.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with ACL
MBA or other related graduate degree
Experience in Big 4 or similar environment
Professional Certification (ie CPA, CIA, CISA)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W: CB Exp. 06/07/12
Sales Rep Job (Portland, OR, US)
Published Job Title: Sales Rep
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 4982
State/Province/County: Oregon
City: Portland
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Overall Responsibility:
Repsonsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products to customers in an assigned territory to meet sales quota, increase sales volume, and dollars per student.
Primary Accountabilities:
Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory.
Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers.
Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings.
Organizing sales campaigns.
Coordinating implementation and in-service for adoopting districts.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
· Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary.
· Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations.
· Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed.
· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field.
Preferred Requirements:
· 2+ years Sales Experience preferred.
· Five years teaching experience preferred.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB 06/03/12
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 4982
State/Province/County: Oregon
City: Portland
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Overall Responsibility:
Repsonsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products to customers in an assigned territory to meet sales quota, increase sales volume, and dollars per student.
Primary Accountabilities:
Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory.
Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers.
Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings.
Organizing sales campaigns.
Coordinating implementation and in-service for adoopting districts.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
· Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary.
· Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations.
· Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed.
· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field.
Preferred Requirements:
· 2+ years Sales Experience preferred.
· Five years teaching experience preferred.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB 06/03/12
Sr. Financial Analyst Job (Orlando, FL, US)
Published Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst
Published Division/Department: Corporate Finance/Accounting
Requisition #: 4853
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance
ABOUT US:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting competitive and industry benchmarking analytics for HMH in addition to daily revenue reporting and other ad hoc analysis. Specific duties will include: Monthly submission of HMH revenue results to the American Association of Publisher (AAP), analyzing the monthly AAP reports, compiling the inputs for the annual AAP report (Full P&L), benchmarking revenue and expense metrics against industry standards, maintaining industry/competitor data repository, performing daily revenue reports and mid-month flashes, and supporting ad hoc requests for board presentations.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Compilation and analysis of monthly AAP reporting
Annual AAP reporting and analysis
Daily revenue reporting
Maintaining industry data repository
Ad Hoc analysis
Requirements:
*Strict attention to detail and intensity around consistently delivering high quality outputs
*Understanding of variance analysis and financial performance monitoring
*Ability to concisely summarize the results of financial analysis, explain the meaning and implication in varying levels of detail depending on the audience
*Strong analytical, business partnering skills with a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines
*Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
*Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, modeling) and proficiency in PowerPoint and Access
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Ability to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo
*3-7 years of financial experience focusing on financial analysis, benchmarking, data extraction and presentation, and scorecard reporting
*Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
*Experience with SAP R3, SAP BW, financial planning and reporting solutions
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 05/25/12
Published Division/Department: Corporate Finance/Accounting
Requisition #: 4853
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance
ABOUT US:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting competitive and industry benchmarking analytics for HMH in addition to daily revenue reporting and other ad hoc analysis. Specific duties will include: Monthly submission of HMH revenue results to the American Association of Publisher (AAP), analyzing the monthly AAP reports, compiling the inputs for the annual AAP report (Full P&L), benchmarking revenue and expense metrics against industry standards, maintaining industry/competitor data repository, performing daily revenue reports and mid-month flashes, and supporting ad hoc requests for board presentations.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Compilation and analysis of monthly AAP reporting
Annual AAP reporting and analysis
Daily revenue reporting
Maintaining industry data repository
Ad Hoc analysis
Requirements:
*Strict attention to detail and intensity around consistently delivering high quality outputs
*Understanding of variance analysis and financial performance monitoring
*Ability to concisely summarize the results of financial analysis, explain the meaning and implication in varying levels of detail depending on the audience
*Strong analytical, business partnering skills with a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines
*Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
*Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, modeling) and proficiency in PowerPoint and Access
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Ability to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo
*3-7 years of financial experience focusing on financial analysis, benchmarking, data extraction and presentation, and scorecard reporting
*Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
*Experience with SAP R3, SAP BW, financial planning and reporting solutions
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 05/25/12
Learning Design Manager Job (Austin, TX, US)
Published Job Title: Learning Design Manager
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 4709
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development
The Opportunity
The Learning Design (LD) Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Learning Design to manage a team of Learning Design Leads who are responsible for the learning efficacy and user experience of HMH digital learning products. These products cover a wide range of exciting learning solutions, including:
• Engaging and highly interactive digital learning content, such as Science Fusion, Destination Math, and Destination Reading.
• Groundbreaking educational apps, such as HMH FUSE, Number Stax, and the Singapore Math Bar Models app.
• Fun and effective learning games, ranging from micro games integrated into HMH K-12 learning programs, to standalone and consumer games such as Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math for Wii Ware.
• Interactive whiteboard lessons for teachers to use in classrooms that are designed to promote an active and engaging teaching approach
• Professional support materials for teachers that enable them to make best use of HMH digital learning products in the classroom
The LD Manager will ensure that staff reporting to him or her feel they are part of a flexible and dynamic team; that their needs are listened to, understood and responded to; and that their performances are managed effectively. The LD Manager will work with the LD Operations Manager to allocate their LD Lead resources and they will contribute to ongoing efforts to reduce time, effort, and cost associated with learning design on projects-without impacting on product quality. (The aim is to improve LD work practices, rather than to negatively impact our customers' trust in the quality of HMH products.)
The LD Manager will support the Director of Learning Design in ensuring that HMH have a pool of best-in-class learning design outsource partners to work with, to monitor and track partners' performance on an ongoing basis, and to ensure the best choice of outsource partner is engaged for each project. The LD Manager will work with the Director of Learning Design and the Vendor Stategy team to drive development of learning design knowledge and strategy and to cascade this across the Llearning Design department and HMH as a whole.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com
Duties & Responsibilities
o Ensure defined Learning Design and Digital Editorial standards are implemented by your team across projects.
o Work with LD Operations manager to manage your team's resource allocation on projects. Ensure-insofar as possible-that projects get the LD resource that best suits their needs.
o Manage your team's performance to ensure your team achieves business goals. This will include mentoring individuals, setting performance objectives, and managing resources to agreed plans.
o Ensure your team are using agreed LD processes, procedures, and documentation in their projects.
o Ensure your team works positively and effectively with HMH Editorial teams on projects.
o Support your team to effectively manage outsource partners on projects, including selecting vendors, creating vendor "kits", training vendors, monitoring and evaluating vendor performance, dealing with performance-related issues, and relevant documentation.
o Identify when LD processes, procedures, and documentation need to be updated to reflect new/different needs of a project. Ensure such changes are integrated into overarching LD processes in a controlled manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant learning design related information to the Director of Learning Design in a timely manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant scheduling and resourcing information to the Learning Design Operations Manager in a timely manner.
o Engage regularly with HMH Editorial and Portfolio teams to build and strengthen relationships with these groups.
o Clearly communicate the role of LD to individuals and groups outside Learning Design.
o Contribute to, and manage your team's contributions to, initiatives relating to defining and evolving HMH Learning Design standards.
o Cascade appropriate information to your team.
o Travel may be required
Requirements:
Skills and Experience:Skills and Experience:
Essential
o Show evidence of (or an aptitude to develop) key skills/competencies required to manage a creative team in a demanding production environment:
o Communication
o Decision making
o Problem solving
o Operations management
o Delegation
o Interpersonal skills
o Time management
o Leadership
o Performance management
o Proven experience as an effective Learning Design Lead.
o Proven experience successfully managing outsource partners in different global locations
o Minimum of 5 years experience contributing towards the design and creation of educational software products from a learning design perspective.
o Proven experience collaborating with diverse teams in a software development process.
o Self-motivated, able to work with and communicate effectively with a variety of technical and creative individuals
o Experienced at effectively communicating with and managing the expectations of key stakeholders.
o Industry knowledge; capable of assessing the quality of educational products quickly and thoroughly
o Understands current trends in education and the education market
o Committed to excellence
o Passionate about creating learning products, keen to understand different customer groups and how they learn
o Have strong conceptual skills, a critical eye for detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into visual representations.
Highly Desirable
o Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, the Arts, or Business preferred
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
J2W: CB Exp. 06/30/12
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 4709
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development
The Opportunity
The Learning Design (LD) Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Learning Design to manage a team of Learning Design Leads who are responsible for the learning efficacy and user experience of HMH digital learning products. These products cover a wide range of exciting learning solutions, including:
• Engaging and highly interactive digital learning content, such as Science Fusion, Destination Math, and Destination Reading.
• Groundbreaking educational apps, such as HMH FUSE, Number Stax, and the Singapore Math Bar Models app.
• Fun and effective learning games, ranging from micro games integrated into HMH K-12 learning programs, to standalone and consumer games such as Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math for Wii Ware.
• Interactive whiteboard lessons for teachers to use in classrooms that are designed to promote an active and engaging teaching approach
• Professional support materials for teachers that enable them to make best use of HMH digital learning products in the classroom
The LD Manager will ensure that staff reporting to him or her feel they are part of a flexible and dynamic team; that their needs are listened to, understood and responded to; and that their performances are managed effectively. The LD Manager will work with the LD Operations Manager to allocate their LD Lead resources and they will contribute to ongoing efforts to reduce time, effort, and cost associated with learning design on projects-without impacting on product quality. (The aim is to improve LD work practices, rather than to negatively impact our customers' trust in the quality of HMH products.)
The LD Manager will support the Director of Learning Design in ensuring that HMH have a pool of best-in-class learning design outsource partners to work with, to monitor and track partners' performance on an ongoing basis, and to ensure the best choice of outsource partner is engaged for each project. The LD Manager will work with the Director of Learning Design and the Vendor Stategy team to drive development of learning design knowledge and strategy and to cascade this across the Llearning Design department and HMH as a whole.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com
Duties & Responsibilities
o Ensure defined Learning Design and Digital Editorial standards are implemented by your team across projects.
o Work with LD Operations manager to manage your team's resource allocation on projects. Ensure-insofar as possible-that projects get the LD resource that best suits their needs.
o Manage your team's performance to ensure your team achieves business goals. This will include mentoring individuals, setting performance objectives, and managing resources to agreed plans.
o Ensure your team are using agreed LD processes, procedures, and documentation in their projects.
o Ensure your team works positively and effectively with HMH Editorial teams on projects.
o Support your team to effectively manage outsource partners on projects, including selecting vendors, creating vendor "kits", training vendors, monitoring and evaluating vendor performance, dealing with performance-related issues, and relevant documentation.
o Identify when LD processes, procedures, and documentation need to be updated to reflect new/different needs of a project. Ensure such changes are integrated into overarching LD processes in a controlled manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant learning design related information to the Director of Learning Design in a timely manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant scheduling and resourcing information to the Learning Design Operations Manager in a timely manner.
o Engage regularly with HMH Editorial and Portfolio teams to build and strengthen relationships with these groups.
o Clearly communicate the role of LD to individuals and groups outside Learning Design.
o Contribute to, and manage your team's contributions to, initiatives relating to defining and evolving HMH Learning Design standards.
o Cascade appropriate information to your team.
o Travel may be required
Requirements:
Skills and Experience:Skills and Experience:
Essential
o Show evidence of (or an aptitude to develop) key skills/competencies required to manage a creative team in a demanding production environment:
o Communication
o Decision making
o Problem solving
o Operations management
o Delegation
o Interpersonal skills
o Time management
o Leadership
o Performance management
o Proven experience as an effective Learning Design Lead.
o Proven experience successfully managing outsource partners in different global locations
o Minimum of 5 years experience contributing towards the design and creation of educational software products from a learning design perspective.
o Proven experience collaborating with diverse teams in a software development process.
o Self-motivated, able to work with and communicate effectively with a variety of technical and creative individuals
o Experienced at effectively communicating with and managing the expectations of key stakeholders.
o Industry knowledge; capable of assessing the quality of educational products quickly and thoroughly
o Understands current trends in education and the education market
o Committed to excellence
o Passionate about creating learning products, keen to understand different customer groups and how they learn
o Have strong conceptual skills, a critical eye for detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into visual representations.
Highly Desirable
o Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, the Arts, or Business preferred
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
J2W: CB Exp. 06/30/12
Sales Rep Job (Grand Rapids, MI, US)
Published Job Title: Sales Rep
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 4981
State/Province/County: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Position Summary:
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products to customers in an assigned territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student
Primary Responsibilities:
- Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory
- Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers
- Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings
- Organizing sales campaigns
- Coordinating implementation and in-service for adopting districts
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary
- Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations
- Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred requirements:
· Five years teaching experience preferred
- Previous sales experience a plus
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/12
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 4981
State/Province/County: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Position Summary:
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products to customers in an assigned territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student
Primary Responsibilities:
- Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory
- Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers
- Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings
- Organizing sales campaigns
- Coordinating implementation and in-service for adopting districts
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary
- Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations
- Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred requirements:
· Five years teaching experience preferred
- Previous sales experience a plus
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/12
Sales Rep Job (Phoenix, AZ, US)
Published Job Title: Sales Rep
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 4983
State/Province/County: Arizona
City: Phoenix
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Position Summary:
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products: Holt McDougal, to customers in an assigned territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory.
- Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers.
- Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings.
- Organizing sales campaigns.
- Coordinating implementation and in-service for adopting districts.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary.
- Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations.
- Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field.
- 2+ years Sales Experience preferred.
- Five years teaching experience preferred.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W: CB Exp. 06/01/12
Published Division/Department: Comprehensive Curriculum
Requisition #: 4983
State/Province/County: Arizona
City: Phoenix
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 50% - 60%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
About Us:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s mission is changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, please visit our website at www.hmhco.com.
Position Summary:
Responsible for selling Houghton Mifflin Harcourt products: Holt McDougal, to customers in an assigned territory to meet a sales quota, increase sales volume and dollars per student.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Making sales calls to schools within assigned territory.
- Developing relationships with supervisors and teachers.
- Presenting our materials to groups and in one-on-one meetings.
- Organizing sales campaigns.
- Coordinating implementation and in-service for adopting districts.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work a varying schedule. May require extended hours; 8 plus hours per day, may required work on weekends, as necessary.
- Ability to lift heavy product materials repeatedly (25-50 lbs). Must frequently move product from vehicle to meeting location and back in order to conduct sales presentations.
- Must be willing to travel frequently within assigned territory; includes some overnight travel as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field.
- 2+ years Sales Experience preferred.
- Five years teaching experience preferred.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W: CB Exp. 06/01/12
Intern Job (Boston, MA, US)
Published Job Title: Intern
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 4986
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Administrative / Executive
External Description Interns play a crucial role in the publicity department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. They are integrated into the department, joining publicity meetings and participating at publicity department brainstorming video conferences. Specifically, our interns learn how to do the following: -Assist with publicity campaigns for high profile authors; -Learn to create press kits (draft up press releases, conduct author interviews, write fact sheets, etc.); -Learn to contact media and schedule media interviews and arrange author tours; -Pitch phone radio interviews for authors; -Perform blog/website research for a variety of books; -Form partnerships with appropriate organizations for various books; -Track media coverage, compile reviews/interviews/features, and fill review copy requests. -Join at least one in-town author event each season.
Requirements -love of books -great writing skills -out-of-the-box thinking -ability to multitask -terrific organizational skills
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 4986
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Administrative / Executive
External Description Interns play a crucial role in the publicity department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. They are integrated into the department, joining publicity meetings and participating at publicity department brainstorming video conferences. Specifically, our interns learn how to do the following: -Assist with publicity campaigns for high profile authors; -Learn to create press kits (draft up press releases, conduct author interviews, write fact sheets, etc.); -Learn to contact media and schedule media interviews and arrange author tours; -Pitch phone radio interviews for authors; -Perform blog/website research for a variety of books; -Form partnerships with appropriate organizations for various books; -Track media coverage, compile reviews/interviews/features, and fill review copy requests. -Join at least one in-town author event each season.
Requirements -love of books -great writing skills -out-of-the-box thinking -ability to multitask -terrific organizational skills
Sr. Director Strategic Alliances Job (Boston, MA, US)
Published Job Title: Sr. Director Strategic Alliances
Published Division/Department: Business Development
Requisition #: 4867
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
Over the last two centuries, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has transformed from a traditional trade and education publisher to a global learning company and the world's largest provider of K-12 products and solutions. We lead the charge against education's dynamic challenges with individualized content, innovative technology and a holistic approach that inspires achievement and a lifelong love of learning among students worldwide.
At HMH, we not only embrace our core values, but we see them as an opportunity to improve the experience of our customers and employees. By living our values in every aspect of our work, we elevate ourselves as the world's premier global education company.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Director of Strategic Alliances plays an important role in driving HMH's strategy in the global marketplace; develops and maintains strategic relationships with partners to deliver contracted programs; and develops additional opportunities within these established partners. This role proactively generates new global business prospects in line with HMH strategy by building relationships with selected prospect partners and ensures that speculative requests from prospective partners are dealt with professionally, effectively, and appropriately. The role requires interaction with other HMH business units to develop proposal content, influence program approach/content and to staff partner engagements.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for preparing proposals for new business within established partners and pitching new proposals to prospective partners. Is involved or responsible for all aspects of the relationship including presentation of proposals, agreements, and relationship management function.
- Responsible for driving incremental revenue through identified partner relationships.
- Manages multiyear contracts to insure appropriate relationship continuity and revenue.
- Identifies, coordinates, and prepares appropriate select resources from within and outside of the HMH community to design, develop, and deliver custom programs and achieving agreed-upon revenue metrics.
- Fosters and solidifies long term relationships with current and prospective partners to ensure continuous growth of business within the partner company. Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external service stakeholders to ensure efficient, top quality delivery of products and services.
- Oversees and takes responsibility for maintaining the quality of the overall partner relationships on his/her account list.
Requirements
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Deep consulting background with deep experience in consultative sales
- Experience selling high-priced, intangible/conceptual products with long sales cycle
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with particular emphasis on listening skills
- Highly consultative and approachable to lead need analysis and provide feedback and leadership in defining client needs
- Financially literate in understanding pricing models and hurdles for profitability
- Results oriented and achievement driven
- Ability to "close" partner opportunities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
MS / MBA Required
Prior international market development experience is preferred
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/04/12
Published Division/Department: Business Development
Requisition #: 4867
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 60% - 70%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development
Over the last two centuries, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has transformed from a traditional trade and education publisher to a global learning company and the world's largest provider of K-12 products and solutions. We lead the charge against education's dynamic challenges with individualized content, innovative technology and a holistic approach that inspires achievement and a lifelong love of learning among students worldwide.
At HMH, we not only embrace our core values, but we see them as an opportunity to improve the experience of our customers and employees. By living our values in every aspect of our work, we elevate ourselves as the world's premier global education company.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Director of Strategic Alliances plays an important role in driving HMH's strategy in the global marketplace; develops and maintains strategic relationships with partners to deliver contracted programs; and develops additional opportunities within these established partners. This role proactively generates new global business prospects in line with HMH strategy by building relationships with selected prospect partners and ensures that speculative requests from prospective partners are dealt with professionally, effectively, and appropriately. The role requires interaction with other HMH business units to develop proposal content, influence program approach/content and to staff partner engagements.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for preparing proposals for new business within established partners and pitching new proposals to prospective partners. Is involved or responsible for all aspects of the relationship including presentation of proposals, agreements, and relationship management function.
- Responsible for driving incremental revenue through identified partner relationships.
- Manages multiyear contracts to insure appropriate relationship continuity and revenue.
- Identifies, coordinates, and prepares appropriate select resources from within and outside of the HMH community to design, develop, and deliver custom programs and achieving agreed-upon revenue metrics.
- Fosters and solidifies long term relationships with current and prospective partners to ensure continuous growth of business within the partner company. Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal and external service stakeholders to ensure efficient, top quality delivery of products and services.
- Oversees and takes responsibility for maintaining the quality of the overall partner relationships on his/her account list.
Requirements
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Deep consulting background with deep experience in consultative sales
- Experience selling high-priced, intangible/conceptual products with long sales cycle
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with particular emphasis on listening skills
- Highly consultative and approachable to lead need analysis and provide feedback and leadership in defining client needs
- Financially literate in understanding pricing models and hurdles for profitability
- Results oriented and achievement driven
- Ability to "close" partner opportunities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
MS / MBA Required
Prior international market development experience is preferred
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.
J2W:CB Exp. 06/04/12
Learning Design Manager Job (Orlando, FL, US)
Published Job Title: Learning Design Manager
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 4802
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development
The Opportunity
The Learning Design (LD) Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Learning Design to manage a team of Learning Design Leads who are responsible for the learning efficacy and user experience of HMH digital learning products. These products cover a wide range of exciting learning solutions, including:
• Engaging and highly interactive digital learning content, such as Science Fusion, Destination Math, and Destination Reading.
• Groundbreaking educational apps, such as HMH FUSE, Number Stax, and the Singapore Math Bar Models app.
• Fun and effective learning games, ranging from micro games integrated into HMH K-12 learning programs, to standalone and consumer games such as Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math for Wii Ware.
• Interactive whiteboard lessons for teachers to use in classrooms that are designed to promote an active and engaging teaching approach
• Professional support materials for teachers that enable them to make best use of HMH digital learning products in the classroom
The LD Manager will ensure that staff reporting to him or her feel they are part of a flexible and dynamic team; that their needs are listened to, understood and responded to; and that their performances are managed effectively. The LD Manager will work with the LD Operations Manager to allocate their LD Lead resources and they will contribute to ongoing efforts to reduce time, effort, and cost associated with learning design on projects-without impacting on product quality. (The aim is to improve LD work practices, rather than to negatively impact our customers' trust in the quality of HMH products.)
The LD Manager will support the Director of Learning Design in ensuring that HMH have a pool of best-in-class learning design outsource partners to work with, to monitor and track partners' performance on an ongoing basis, and to ensure the best choice of outsource partner is engaged for each project. The LD Manager will work with the Director of Learning Design and the Vendor Stategy team to drive development of learning design knowledge and strategy and to cascade this across the Llearning Design department and HMH as a whole.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com
Duties & Responsibilities
o Ensure defined Learning Design and Digital Editorial standards are implemented by your team across projects.
o Work with LD Operations manager to manage your team's resource allocation on projects. Ensure-insofar as possible-that projects get the LD resource that best suits their needs.
o Manage your team's performance to ensure your team achieves business goals. This will include mentoring individuals, setting performance objectives, and managing resources to agreed plans.
o Ensure your team are using agreed LD processes, procedures, and documentation in their projects.
o Ensure your team works positively and effectively with HMH Editorial teams on projects.
o Support your team to effectively manage outsource partners on projects, including selecting vendors, creating vendor "kits", training vendors, monitoring and evaluating vendor performance, dealing with performance-related issues, and relevant documentation.
o Identify when LD processes, procedures, and documentation need to be updated to reflect new/different needs of a project. Ensure such changes are integrated into overarching LD processes in a controlled manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant learning design related information to the Director of Learning Design in a timely manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant scheduling and resourcing information to the Learning Design Operations Manager in a timely manner.
o Engage regularly with HMH Editorial and Portfolio teams to build and strengthen relationships with these groups.
o Clearly communicate the role of LD to individuals and groups outside Learning Design.
o Contribute to, and manage your team's contributions to, initiatives relating to defining and evolving HMH Learning Design standards.
o Cascade appropriate information to your team.
o Travel may be required
Requirements:
Skills and Experience:Skills and Experience:
Essential
o Show evidence of (or an aptitude to develop) key skills/competencies required to manage a creative team in a demanding production environment:
o Communication
o Decision making
o Problem solving
o Operations management
o Delegation
o Interpersonal skills
o Time management
o Leadership
o Performance management
o Proven experience as an effective Learning Design Lead.
o Proven experience successfully managing outsource partners in different global locations
o Minimum of 5 years experience contributing towards the design and creation of educational software products from a learning design perspective.
o Proven experience collaborating with diverse teams in a software development process.
o Self-motivated, able to work with and communicate effectively with a variety of technical and creative individuals
o Experienced at effectively communicating with and managing the expectations of key stakeholders.
o Industry knowledge; capable of assessing the quality of educational products quickly and thoroughly
o Understands current trends in education and the education market
o Committed to excellence
o Passionate about creating learning products, keen to understand different customer groups and how they learn
o Have strong conceptual skills, a critical eye for detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into visual representations.
Highly Desirable
o Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, the Arts, or Business preferred
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
J2W: CB Exp. 06/30/12
Published Division/Department: Digital Content Development
Requisition #: 4802
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development
The Opportunity
The Learning Design (LD) Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Learning Design to manage a team of Learning Design Leads who are responsible for the learning efficacy and user experience of HMH digital learning products. These products cover a wide range of exciting learning solutions, including:
• Engaging and highly interactive digital learning content, such as Science Fusion, Destination Math, and Destination Reading.
• Groundbreaking educational apps, such as HMH FUSE, Number Stax, and the Singapore Math Bar Models app.
• Fun and effective learning games, ranging from micro games integrated into HMH K-12 learning programs, to standalone and consumer games such as Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math for Wii Ware.
• Interactive whiteboard lessons for teachers to use in classrooms that are designed to promote an active and engaging teaching approach
• Professional support materials for teachers that enable them to make best use of HMH digital learning products in the classroom
The LD Manager will ensure that staff reporting to him or her feel they are part of a flexible and dynamic team; that their needs are listened to, understood and responded to; and that their performances are managed effectively. The LD Manager will work with the LD Operations Manager to allocate their LD Lead resources and they will contribute to ongoing efforts to reduce time, effort, and cost associated with learning design on projects-without impacting on product quality. (The aim is to improve LD work practices, rather than to negatively impact our customers' trust in the quality of HMH products.)
The LD Manager will support the Director of Learning Design in ensuring that HMH have a pool of best-in-class learning design outsource partners to work with, to monitor and track partners' performance on an ongoing basis, and to ensure the best choice of outsource partner is engaged for each project. The LD Manager will work with the Director of Learning Design and the Vendor Stategy team to drive development of learning design knowledge and strategy and to cascade this across the Llearning Design department and HMH as a whole.
The Organization
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for elementary and secondary schools and colleges. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers. In 2006, Riverdeep acquired Houghton Mifflin, bringing together one of the most respected print publishers with the leader in interactive courseware. In December 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Riverdeep acquired Harcourt Education Company creating the largest US K-12 education business. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com
Duties & Responsibilities
o Ensure defined Learning Design and Digital Editorial standards are implemented by your team across projects.
o Work with LD Operations manager to manage your team's resource allocation on projects. Ensure-insofar as possible-that projects get the LD resource that best suits their needs.
o Manage your team's performance to ensure your team achieves business goals. This will include mentoring individuals, setting performance objectives, and managing resources to agreed plans.
o Ensure your team are using agreed LD processes, procedures, and documentation in their projects.
o Ensure your team works positively and effectively with HMH Editorial teams on projects.
o Support your team to effectively manage outsource partners on projects, including selecting vendors, creating vendor "kits", training vendors, monitoring and evaluating vendor performance, dealing with performance-related issues, and relevant documentation.
o Identify when LD processes, procedures, and documentation need to be updated to reflect new/different needs of a project. Ensure such changes are integrated into overarching LD processes in a controlled manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant learning design related information to the Director of Learning Design in a timely manner.
o Proactively communicate relevant scheduling and resourcing information to the Learning Design Operations Manager in a timely manner.
o Engage regularly with HMH Editorial and Portfolio teams to build and strengthen relationships with these groups.
o Clearly communicate the role of LD to individuals and groups outside Learning Design.
o Contribute to, and manage your team's contributions to, initiatives relating to defining and evolving HMH Learning Design standards.
o Cascade appropriate information to your team.
o Travel may be required
Requirements:
Skills and Experience:Skills and Experience:
Essential
o Show evidence of (or an aptitude to develop) key skills/competencies required to manage a creative team in a demanding production environment:
o Communication
o Decision making
o Problem solving
o Operations management
o Delegation
o Interpersonal skills
o Time management
o Leadership
o Performance management
o Proven experience as an effective Learning Design Lead.
o Proven experience successfully managing outsource partners in different global locations
o Minimum of 5 years experience contributing towards the design and creation of educational software products from a learning design perspective.
o Proven experience collaborating with diverse teams in a software development process.
o Self-motivated, able to work with and communicate effectively with a variety of technical and creative individuals
o Experienced at effectively communicating with and managing the expectations of key stakeholders.
o Industry knowledge; capable of assessing the quality of educational products quickly and thoroughly
o Understands current trends in education and the education market
o Committed to excellence
o Passionate about creating learning products, keen to understand different customer groups and how they learn
o Have strong conceptual skills, a critical eye for detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into visual representations.
Highly Desirable
o Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, the Arts, or Business preferred
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
J2W: CB Exp. 06/30/12
