Manager

Jobtailor; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in India seeks a Senior Editorial Supervisor to lead a team of subject matter experts and oversee the end-to-end peer review process. You will foster a collaborative, high-performance environment and drive editorial excellence across global teams.

The role emphasizes coaching, process optimization, and strong English communication to ensure timely, accurate manuscript handling and escalation when needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory/people management experience.
• Experience with editorial training or coaching.
• Proven ability to manage peer review processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 7-8 SMEs.
• Oversee the peer review process from submission to final decision.
• Create a positive and motivating work environment for the team.
• Develop team members through coaching and training.
• Report on performance to the Associate Director.
• Engage in team meetings and training to develop skills.
• Identify areas for improvement and acquire new skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Editorial training

English communication

Education

PhD or equivalent in STEM

Advanced degree in Social Sciences with editorial exp.

Tools

Manuscript submission systems

Peer review management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of approximately 7-8 subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Oversee the peer review process, from submission to final decision
• Create a positive and motivating work environment for team members
• Develop team members through coaching, feedback, exposure, and training
• Report on performance/productivity to the Associate Director
• Engage in team meetings and training initiatives to develop skills
• Identify areas for improvement and acquire new skills

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a STEM field (or equivalent advanced degree)
• An advanced degree in Social Sciences is acceptable if accompanied by previous editorial experience
• 3+ years of experience in supervisory, people management, mentorship, or editorial training role
• Proven working knowledge of online manuscript submission and peer review management systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global, distributed team
• Proven ability to handle complex problems and identify solutions or appropriate escalation pathways

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in team management and development, with a strong focus on mentoring and coaching. Proficient in overseeing editorial processes and utilizing manuscript submission systems while fostering a collaborative work environment.