UK Hybrid (20% London office) or UK remote
Product Manager – Researcher Experience
£55-66,000 + benefits
Oxford Hybrid
Delivery Project Manager – Academic Publishing
Competitive salary + benefits
Our client, the world’s largest university press is recruiting for an experienced project manager to join their Publishing and Content Operations team as a Delivery Project Manager for a fixed term contract for a minimum of 6 months. The role is responsible for project managing the production and range of products ensuring they are cost-effective and innovative.
Industry Academic Publishing
Function Academic Publishing Project Management
Duration Full Time
Type Fixed Term Contract
Start Date ASAP
Delivery Project Manager: Key responsibilities
- Understand, analyse and capture the aims and requirements of the publishing teams to confirm product specifications which can be used to develop products
- Specify, budget for, schedule, and project manage print and/or digital projects in collaboration with cross-functional, internal/external teams, so that they are delivered on time, to budget, and to the agreed level of quality
- Manage the business relationships with suppliers at a project level in order to deliver projects successfully within time and budget
- Set up and maintain project communications to cross-functional teams
- Define product acceptance criteria and ensure that project quality criteria are met, so that all products are fit for purpose and of appropriate quality
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current technology, relevant standards and divisional best practice to ensure that innovative and cost-effective solutions are produced
- Maintain a process of continuous improvement in processes and communicating changes to all key stakeholders
- Mentor other team members so that staff are motivated and deliver cost-effective and innovative products within time and budget
Delivery Project Manager: Skills/experience
Essential:
- Significant experience project managing relevant print and/or digital projects
- Experience creating and shaping digital and/or print product concept, functionality and design
- Understanding of digital authoring technologies and delivery platforms, and/or manufacturing and procurement processes
- An appreciation of the end-to-end lifecycle of products, from concept, through delivery and revisions, to out of print
Desirable:
- Formal project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2
- ELT experience/formal qualification/teaching experience or relevant publishing related experience/qualification
- Proficient in the use of MS Office
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.
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