Project Manager

4 hours, 36 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
Packt

Packt

Packt is a leading online platform for professional developers, offering books, videos, and courses on tech topics to help IT professionals stay ahead in the industry.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Manage the progress of contracted projects and allocate work across stakeholders.
  • Create, maintain, and drive project schedules to support timely publication of books and products.
  • Adapt, prioritize, and reorganize schedules based on project challenges and opportunities.
  • Manage the health of the pipeline and coordinate end-to-end delivery with the Program Manager.
  • Plan production timelines and ensure projects are completed according to plan.
  • Nurture and expand relationships with authors and technical reviewers.
  • Maintain strong communication and collaboration with authors, publishing peers, and external collaborators.
  • Identify, problem-solve, and mitigate risks to keep projects on schedule.
  • Maintain process integrity and good publishing practices throughout each project.
  • Manage or escalate conflicts between deadlines, process requirements, and quality standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field; a technical degree is preferred.
  • More than 3 years of project management experience, ideally in publishing or a related field.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with proficiency in English.
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
  • Proactive problem-solving ability and comfort working under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain long-term relationships with authors and reviewers.
  • Experience using modern project management tools and methodologies.
  • Advanced organizational and technological skills.
  • Knowledge of the latest project management tools and practices is a bonus.
  • Demonstrated self-starter who is focused, upbeat, enthusiastic, and motivated.

Benefits

  • Bonus scheme.
  • 5-day working week.
  • 25 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible hours with the ability to choose how, when, and where you work within India.
  • Training programs and certification support.
  • Group medical insurance.
  • Wellness initiatives.
  • Remote-first working culture with support for flexible and remote work.

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