Project Manager

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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