Project Manager

Integra; England; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the book and periodical publishing industry is seeking a mid-senior Project Manager to oversee project planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in project management, particularly within academic publishing, and will be responsible for managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years total experience, including 4+ years as a full-service project manager.
• Experience in academic publishing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement projects within budget and timeline.
• Manage freelancers and provide weekly status reports.
• Ensure customer instructions are understood by the production team.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Communication

Quality Assurance

Job description

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Job Overview

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the agreed-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will monitor and present project updates to stakeholders, clients, or team members.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate manuscript and project instructions from publishers.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and estimates; obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage freelancers to meet schedule and quality standards.
• Provide weekly status reports internally and externally.
• Handle preliminary and final billing processes.
• Conduct meetings to address and resolve issues.
• Ensure customer instructions and requirements are clearly understood by the production team.
• Offer constructive feedback and solutions regarding quality, schedule, and costs.
• Inform management of any budget-impacting issues.
• Manage contracts and Purchase Orders.
• Review and approve freelancer invoices.

Job Details

Location: UK, Remote

Experience: Minimum 10+ years total experience, including 4+ years as a full-service project manager, preferably in academic publishing.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Project Management
• Industry: Book and Periodical Publishing