Program Manager

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Content Program Manager to lead the planning, development, and delivery of educational content products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in education publishing, curriculum development, instructional design, or EdTech content operations. This role involves managing cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality content delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end content development projects from planning through publication and release Manage course/content development lifecycle including manuscript build and production oversight Collaborate with editors, instructional designers, curriculum specialists, SMEs, and production teams Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies Track timelines, budgets, deliverables, and ensure successful execution Coordinate content review, QA, editing, and publishing workflows Facilitate Agile ceremonies, PI planning sessions, stakeholder reviews, and status updates Ensure alignment with curriculum standards, learning objectives, and educational frameworks Manage communication with internal teams and external vendors Drive process improvements for scalable and efficient content production Manage multiple content programs simultaneously with strong attention to detail Oversee digital asset integration and content refresh cycles Course Development & Content Production End-to-end course development lifecycle ownership Instructional design collaboration and SME coordination Content workflow management, QA, and production standards Establish scalable enterprise content development processes Manage checkpoints, approvals, and publishing cycles Support print and digital publishing workflows Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Publishing, Communications, English, Instructional Design, or related field 10+ years of experience in educational publishing, curriculum development, EdTech, or content program management Strong experience in digital learning environments and content lifecycle management Proven track record managing complex content development programs Experience working with editorial teams, curriculum developers, and content creators Strong project planning, stakeholder management, and communication skills Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Azure DevOps) Experience in publishing, digital publishing, eLearning, EdTech, or content technology environments Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including SAFe Experience with Program Increment (PI) planning and execution Experience with CMS/LMS platforms (SuccessFactors, SumTotal, Moodle, SharePoint, Articulate, InDesign) Experience in Agile/Waterfall environments for content production and publishing Preferred Qualifications Experience in K-12, Higher Education, Assessment, or Learning Products PMP, CAPM, Agile, or SAFe certifications J-18808-Ljbffr