About the Role
Responsible for the entire Book cycle of our educational and academic publications. Your goal is to transform raw ideas into market-leading academic products while ensuring operational efficiency, creative excellence, and alignment with our strategic growth.
Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Design and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with market trends and drives company growth.
- Oversee the Sector's budget, optimize resource allocation, and implement workflows that reduce time-to-market without sacrificing quality.
- Define and monitor KPIs for all Departments, ensuring production timelines and quality benchmarks are consistently met.
2. Departmental Management
- Lead the From Scratch Academic Book department; manage manuscript acquisition and ensure the pedagogical value of every book.
- Supervise the proofreading Department to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and language accuracy.
- Guide the Art Direction Department and Layout Department to ensure the visual identity of our books is engaging, modern, and educationally effective.
3. Publishing Operations & Standards
- Manage the full Book cycle from initial concept and drafting to final print-ready files.
- Ensure all content adheres to national and international educational standards and academic benchmarks.
- Develop and maintain rigorous content calendars so that releases are never delayed.
4. Stakeholder & Market Engagement
- Act as the primary liaison for high-profile authors, educators, and academic institutions.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Distribution to ensure the content's unique selling points (USPs) are effectively communicated to the market.
- Represent the company as a thought leader at academic conferences, exhibitions, and industry events.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in publishing, academic content development, or related areas, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- A master's degree is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of academic publishing standards, curriculum design, and the latest trends in EdTech/Print.
- Relevant professional certification, Project Management (e.g., PMP, ATD certifications) is a plus.
Required Skills
- Accountability for Results
- Excellent communication skills
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
- Priorities in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Results-oriented, proactive, deadline-driven
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
