Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, General Management

Location: Kāraikāl

Job Description:

Project Manager – Journals/Books
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to manage journal and book publishing projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in full service project management, with a strong focus on publishing.

Location :
Pondicherry/Chennai/Trichy/WFH

Key Responsibilities
 Oversee and manage journal/book publishing projects from initiation to delivery.
 Coordinate end-to-end journal and Books production, including manuscript processing, editorial
reviewing, corrections, and final delivery to client platforms, including issue compilation.
 Organize and attend meetings with publishers to discuss project requirements and progress.
 Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, authors, and editorial teams; manage communication to resolve queries and ensure client satisfaction.
 Track project schedules and ensure deadlines are met; monitor progress against SLAs and escalate issues to ensure on-time project delivery.
 Coordinate with internal delivery teams to ensure project milestones are achieved on time.
 Oversee quality checks on proofs, layouts, and metadata to align with client and publishing standards.
 Maintain regular communication with customers and address any project-related queries.
 Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues or challenges that may arise during the project
lifecycle.
Required Skills and Experience
 Minimum 2 years of experience in academic or STM publishing (journals/books), preferably in project management or production roles.
 Experience working with digital client platforms.
 Strong project management, client-facing, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple
projects simultaneously.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and online workflow tools.
 Good understanding of the overall publishing process, ethical policies, and data management
practices.
Role:
Project Manager

Industry Type:

Printing & Publishing
Department:
Project & Program Management

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Education:

Any Graduate
Key Skills
Project Management Journal/Book publishing
Full service project management

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