Journal Project Manager

Job Description

Journal Project Manager
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Required

2–5 Years

Industry

Academic Publishing / STM Publishing

Priority

Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Journal Project Manager with a strong background in academic or STM (Scientific, Technical, and Medical) publishing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end journal production workflows, coordinating with clients and editorial teams, ensuring quality standards, and delivering projects within agreed timelines and service level agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities
Journal Production Management
Manage end-to-end journal production workflows from manuscript submission to final publication.
Coordinate manuscript processing, editorial review, copyediting, proofreading, corrections, and issue compilation.
Ensure timely delivery of journal content to client publishing platforms.
Monitor production schedules and workflow efficiency.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, authors, editors, and internal teams.
Manage client communications and resolve project-related queries promptly.
Build strong client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Coordinate with editorial and production teams to meet publishing requirements.
Project Planning & Delivery
Develop and maintain project schedules and production timelines.
Track project progress against defined SLAs and delivery milestones.
Identify risks, bottlenecks, and delays, and escalate issues when required.
Ensure successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
Quality Assurance
Oversee quality checks for proofs, layouts, metadata, and final deliverables.
Ensure compliance with client specifications and publishing standards.
Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the publication process.
Workflow & Process Management
Utilize digital publishing and client platforms effectively.
Maintain project documentation and production records.
Ensure adherence to publishing workflows, ethical guidelines, and industry best practices.
Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
Additional qualifications in publishing, communication, or project management are advantageous.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in academic publishing or STM publishing.
Experience in journal or book production management.
Hands-on experience working with digital client publishing platforms.
Exposure to project coordination or project management roles within publishing environments.
Required Skills
Publishing Expertise
Journal Production Management
Academic Publishing
STM Publishing
Editorial Workflow Management
Manuscript Processing
Issue Compilation
Metadata Management
Project Management Skills
Project Planning & Scheduling
SLA Management
Resource Coordination
Risk Management
Multi-Project Handling
Stakeholder Management
Technical Skills
Digital Publishing Platforms
Online Workflow Management Tools
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Project Tracking Tools
Communication Skills
Excellent Written Communication
Excellent Verbal Communication
Client Relationship Management
Presentation and Reporting Skills
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail
Quality Orientation
Problem Solving
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Analytical Thinking
Customer Focus
Collaboration & Teamwork
Knowledge Requirements
Academic Publishing Processes
Journal Production Lifecycle
Publishing Ethics and Compliance
Data Management Practices
Editorial and Production Standards
Preferred Candidate Profile
Experience supporting international publishing clients.
Ability to manage multiple journals and publishing projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of publishing technologies and client delivery platforms.
Proven track record of meeting tight publishing deadlines.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work with leading academic and STM publishing projects.
Exposure to global publishing workflows and client platforms.
Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Career advancement opportunities within the publishing industry.
Application Details

Email:
lalitha.mohan@integra.co.in