Remote Project Manager - Academic Book Production (UK)

Institute of Project Management; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of academic book production. You will manage schedules, allocate resources, and coordinate with editorial and production teams to ensure quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in academic publishing, strong communication skills, and MS Office proficiency. This role allows for remote work, provided the candidate is based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing academic book production.
• Strong understanding of book publishing production workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of academic book production.
• Plan schedules and allocate freelance resources.
• Coordinate with editorial, production, and quality teams.
• Carry out quality checks on proof deliverables.
• Manage relationships with freelancers and vendors.
• Communicate regularly with clients and authors.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Understanding of publishing workflows

Job description

A leading academic publisher in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of academic book production. You will manage schedules, allocate resources, and coordinate with editorial and production teams to ensure quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in academic publishing, strong communication skills, and MS Office proficiency. This role allows for remote work, provided the candidate is based in the UK.