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Business Solutions Manager (US) @ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Job Title:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Business Solutions </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manager</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Location:</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Remote</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Who We Are</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.hmhco.com"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">www.hmhco.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">What You’ll Do</span></u></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">The Business Solutions Manager partners with process owners to identify challenges and opportunities, translate business needs into requirements, and deliver scalable technology solutions that improve supply chain results. Solutions may include process improvements, automation, analytics, and integration with platforms such as SAP and Salesforce. Job responsibilities also include ongoing database maintenance and ETL work to ensure data accuracy, usability, and stability for existing data environment. Success will be measured by improvements in supply chain business results. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Responsibilities</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Effectively partner with our Supply Chain Planning, Distribution, Customer Fulfillment, Performance Measurement, Operational Excellence, and Strategic Sourcing departments to define, develop, and integrate business solutions that support HMH’s objectives and key results.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Develop custom solutions to solve business problems by using an analytical/technical, data-driven approach. </span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Provide analytical and business intelligence solutions/services to support decision-making, including the creation of new metrics, KPIs, reporting, scorecards, etc. </span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Leverage expertise to troubleshoot </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">challenging </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">data- and code-related </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">problems </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">in existing solutions. </span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Provide support, including break fixes and enhancements for SQL Server environment, SSIS and Informatica ETL jobs, Access databases, .Net solutions, and other automations.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Utilize analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Strict attention to detail and intensity around consistently delivering high-quality outputs.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Use creativity to spur continuous improvement (process refinement, data modeling, data quality, etc.).</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Understand business processes and how they affect each other.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Provide self-leadership and collaboration with IT and other members of analytical/technical teams.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Communicate effectively through formal and informal methods with team members, leadership, and other departments within HMH.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Partner with fellow team members in expanding our continuous improvement and innovative culture.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Live the values and stated mission of HMH.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Lead by example (in work ethic, business ethic, following procedures, and caring about the company, its employees, and its customers).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">What You’ll Need</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Bachelor&apos;s Degree in a technology-related field (Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) or applicable experience and/or certifications such as MSSD.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Minimum 3 years of experience using technology and automation to improve processes and data quality.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Proficient with relational databases (SQL Server).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience using Power BI or Tableau for reporting and visualization.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with ETL tools, especially SSIS.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience working with enterprise systems like ERP or CRM and integrating data from them.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work well with both business and technical teams<span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Clear and effective communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Strong problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Skills &amp; Experience</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Master&apos;s Degree (MBS, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, etc.) </span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience in supply chain process improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Familiarity with SAP and Salesforce.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Informatica, and Postgres.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with .Net (aspx) development.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with Salesforce CRM Analytics.</span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with Tableau Pulse, AI, machine learning, and Agentic AI solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Experience with Automation Anywhere or RPA software. </span></li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in">Six Sigma training/certifications.</span></li> </ul> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Physical Requirements</span></u></strong></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Constantly operate a computer.</span></li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must be able to collaborate with colleagues via conference calls and online meetings.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Salary Range:</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> $80K – 87K.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><u>Application Deadline:</u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The application window for this position is anticipated to close on <strong>July 2, 2026</strong>. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p><p>HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.</p> <p>#LI-VA1</p>

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