Senior Project Management & Prepress Leader

Socket.dev; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking an Assistant Director of Project Management to oversee planning, execution and quality across Project Management and Prepress teams. Lead schedules, coordinate resources, and ensure on-time delivery for print and mailing campaigns while aligning with USPS regulations and university policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' management experience in a publishing or related environment, with strong communication, organizational and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years’ experience in a publishing or purchasing print, lettershop, project management or supply chain environment, with at least two years previous management experience
• Knowledge of the print production process of 4 color publications
• Exposure to USPS postal regulations a plus
• Strong attention to detail and operational workflow dynamics to effectively track and analyze status within production process

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules for all projects under direction of senior leadership
• Communicate with Project Management, Prepress and Production teams to meet critical dates
• Lead Project Management and Prepress teams to ensure high quality, cost effective and timely production
• Coordinate with vendors for continuous improvement and optimization of software systems and processes
• Maintain knowledge of USPS requirements and ensure compliance for assigned projects
• Process and track mock-ups, prototypes, templates and proofs
• Manage POs in Jaggaer and handle charge-backs and invoicing
• Quote projects for Printing & Mailing Services
• Stay updated with Adobe WorkFront, Tharstern MIS, Infigoweb printing system, Adobe Creative Suite and BCC Bulk Mailer

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe WorkFront

Tharstern

Infigo

Dropbox

Adobe Creative Suite

BCC Bulk Mailer

Job description

Liberty University is seeking an Assistant Director of Project Management to oversee planning, execution and quality across Project Management and Prepress teams. Lead schedules, coordinate resources, and ensure on-time delivery for print and mailing campaigns while aligning with USPS regulations and university policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' management experience in a publishing or related environment, with strong communication, organizational and computer skills.