Project Manager
Would you like to contribute to business in Science & Technology?
Do you enjoy managing projects end-to-end with exciting responsibilities?
About our Team
Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We serve the research, academic and clinical communities through the application of technology and analytics to content. Our portfolio of solutions brings together extensive Scientific, Technical and Medical content, powerful analytics, and technologies. We help our corporate customers, R&D professionals, engineers, scientists and commercial marketing leaders, to innovate and commercialize ideas, products and processes
About the Role
The role involves managing production process in a way that meets or surpasses goals of profitability, quality, content, and schedule agreed to at proposal and transmittal stages. Includes overseeing of estimating, scheduling and budget control or book and related media projects.
Responsibilities
• Monitoring projects budget and keep track. Should any changes or corrections adversely impact upon the original estimate, inform the appropriate staff so that effective remedial action may be taken with the minimum delay.
• Authorizing and process invoices and ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of material change to the publication in terms of content, specification and schedule. Keep Publishing Services Manager closely informed about the status of projects.
• Appreciating the importance of good housekeeping, both in respect of paperwork and electronic material. Ensure all files are posted to the correct location drives.
• Overseeing project management for books produced by outside suppliers and ensure manuscript is complete before placing with suppliers. Obtain any missing material.
• Ensuring suppliers are briefed appropriately for the work to be done and brief includes agreement of requirement of level of editing required; any specialist skills required; specific spelling etc.
• Liaisioning with publishers and authors to resolve any queries arising
• Ensuring artwork is supplied and accurately sourced on artwork source list and that it is of suitable quality and edit prelim material to incorporate correct Elsevier branding and ensure branding is correct before going to press
• Checking and approve cover ensuring correct Elsevier branding is used. Check consistency of back cover blurb with internal text and Quality control spot check on each job
Requirements
3+ experience handling Books, thorough knowledge of print and electronic production and processes
Bachelor degree level or equivalent experience (preference Science Graduates)
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Office) and Adobe
Takes initiative to plan and organize daily activities and tasks. Able to work independently on books.
Collaboration, teamwork, Builds relations and communicate strongly and correctly
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
● Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
● Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
● Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
● Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
● Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
● Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
● Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
● Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
● New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
● Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
● Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
● Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
About Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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