Project Manager (m/f/d)
Core
Manage German and English major reference works (handbooks, encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries) from contract signing to publication.
Role type
Project Manager (Publishing Operations)
Builds
Major reference works (MRWs) in print and electronic formats
Domain
Academic publishing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, manuscript management, deadline monitoring, workflow documentation, external vendor coordination, formal review of manuscripts, metadata maintenance, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with scientific/academic texts, knowledge of Meteor editorial platform, digital publishing affinity, AI tool usage
Technologies
Meteor, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Organize and manage MRW publication projects; coordinate editorial concepts and book production; serve as primary contact for editors and authors; monitor deadlines and manuscripts; create and adapt author guidelines; review manuscripts and verify rights; prepare manuscripts for production handover; monitor external service providers; collaborate with production and tools teams; communicate workflow issues and develop solutions.
Seniority
Individual Contributor