Project Manager, Operations (EdTech)

Location: Illinois, United States; general office environment including remote work

Company

hirify.global is a global education innovation company developing textbook and EdTech solutions that improve learning outcomes.

What you will do

• Build and maintain Smartsheet tracking systems for eBook and SmartBook titles, monitor schedule gaps and delays, and keep production data accurate.
• Coordinate Jira ticket creation and maintenance throughout the eBook and SmartBook production lifecycle.
• Configure and maintain the Smartsheet–Jira Connector so ticket progress and handoff statuses are reflected automatically.
• Maintain project documentation and support eBook production tasks, including content inputs, pre-authoring readiness, and limited commercial release setup and delivery.
• Manage selected eBook and SmartBook titles, support onboarding and workflow documentation, and facilitate purchase order datasheet review and approval.
• Identify risks, resolve problems, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, champion accessibility, and contribute to process improvements and AI-powered workflow pilots.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of project management experience, ideally in digital content production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills across all organizational levels, internally and externally.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, adapt quickly, and solve problems creatively in a changing environment.
• Strong time management and attention to detail, including maintaining data integrity across project management systems.
• Collaborative team-player skills across functions.
• Experience with project management and content tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Habitat, and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with accessibility standards.
• Comfort with AI-powered tools and willingness to pilot new workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Curiosity and innovation are emphasized in the working culture.
• The role supports ownership of professional growth and development.
• Work takes place in a general office environment with remote work included.