VP, Strategy and Business Development

OUR MISSION

Inspiring what’s possible for every learner.

Every great company has a culture that makes it unique; a compelling sense of purpose that drives people to show up to work each day. For Macmillan Learning, that purpose is to inspire what’s possible for every learner. We are energized by that mission and by our role as a positive force in education. We know that what we do makes a difference and we work everyday to unlock the potential of every learner, actively participating in each one’s educational life with our course materials and digital tools. As a privately-held, family-owned company, we provide our employees with the freedom to focus on what’s most important: the students.

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Vice President of Strategy and Business Development leads Macmillan Learning's strategic planning, business development, and, as opportunistically needed, merger & acquisition (M&A) initiatives. This executive role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, developing supporting business strategies, and driving strategic initiatives that align with the company's vision and goals.  This role does not have managerial responsibilities.

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

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and industry disruptions to identify strategic opportunities and threats
• AI and Innovation: Identify important trends to education ecosystem with AI, assist with key partnerships, present strategic recommendations to the CEO, Exec team
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team, to develop and refine corporate strategies to align with market trends and organizational growth goals. Drive innovation initiatives and new business model development.
• Business Development: Oversee strategic partnerships and alliance development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of 5 years in corporate development, investment banking, PE/VC or strategy consulting, with a track record of successful management of company transformation and growth.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking & business acumen, cross-functional leadership/influence, ability to gather and analyze market/competitive intelligence, anticipating disruptive shifts, ability to use AI/ML for research and data-mining.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Familiarity with the educational publishing and edtech landscapes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives to successful outcomes and positive impact.
• Proven capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:  $175,000 - $225,000/year

Exemption Status:  Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Must be able for long periods to multitask in an fast paced, open office environment, travel occasionally, and work more than 40 hours a week, as needed.

Candidates from Austin, TX, or San Francisco, CA preferred.

Benefits 

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

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

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

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

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