Project Manager

Team - Vertical

Reporting to - Portfolio Director

About Pack

tPackt’s mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. We are a technical publisher and learning provider with over 400 staff across India and the UK. Our products have global relevance, and our multimedia portfolio includes over 7,000 books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses. For more details, visit www.packtpub.com

About the Software Engineering & Architecture Vertical

The Software Engineering & Architecture (SEA) vertical is Packt’s home for serious engineers, deep tech enthusiasts, and system thinkers. Our portfolio is built around the belief that great engineers don’t just learn a tool; they master the paradigms, practices, and design principles that cut across languages, frameworks, and platforms.

Our top titles reflect this breadth and depth

Core foundations & paradigms:

• 50 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know
• Art of Efficient Programming
• Python Object-Oriented Programming

Language mastery & performance:

• C++ Memory Management
• C++ High Performance
• Mastering Go

Software design & architecture:

• Software Architecture with C++
• Clean Code in Python

At the same time, we recognize that AI is reshaping every role in software engineering. From coding assistants in the IDE to rethinking system design for LLMs and multi-agent workflows.

Our mission is to stay at the forefront of that change, ensuring our products prepare engineers not just to use AI tools, but to design systems that harness them effectively. This vertical is for engineers who want to go deeper, think sharper, and build systems that last.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of the Software Engineering and Architecture vertical while actively supporting broader revenue and growth initiatives. This cross-functional role requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding of digital learning ecosystems, and a passion for enabling growth through smart execution and strategic contribution.

You’ll work closely with authors, editors, relationship leads, growth marketers, and the program manager to ensure the timely execution of the entire vertical pipeline, spanning books, newsletters, events, and other revenue-driving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Own the full lifecycle of tech product development (which includes books, newsletters, and events), from concept to launch.
• Define and track clear project milestones, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Implement agile project management methodologies suited to educational content development.
• Ensure learning products align with tech release cycles, market needs, user expectations, and business goals

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central point of contact between relationship leads, content editors, production, and marketing teams.
• Facilitate communication between teams to remove roadblocks and streamline execution.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and lead regular check-ins and sprint reviews.
• Report progress and dependencies to the Program Manager to ensure vertical-level visibility and timely escalation of risks.

Marketing & Go-To-Market Support

• Collaborate with the marketing team to project manage campaign strategies and promotional assets for course/product launches.
• Support user acquisition efforts through coordinated rollouts, pilot programs, and feedback loop

Revenue & Growth Initiatives

• Partner with relationship leads and growth leads to facilitate key conversations on monetization opportunities (e.g., licensing, partnerships, B2B offerings).
• Support pilots, experiments, and proof-of-concept projects aimed at expanding revenue streams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Business (MBA or PMP a plus).
• 2–4 years of project management experience, preferably in edtech, e-learning, or SaaS environments.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, LMS platforms, and digital content workflows.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and timelines.
• Proficiency with project and collaboration tools.
• Analytical mindset with familiarity in marketing analytics and user engagement metrics.

Preferred Traits:

• Passion for education, technology, and impact-driven work.
• Growth-oriented thinker with a bias for action.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Why Work at Packt

We are a global and remote-first business with most of our team based in India and the UK. We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them. Our culture is open and informal and based around learning. We love sharing ideas and we want everyone to feel that they have an input into how the business works. We are a fun place to work but with a focus on performance and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth and career progression. We try to achieve this by:

· Ensuring a positive working environment for all team members, supportive of flexible and remote work.

· Supporting individual development through growth opportunities and internal mobility.

· Encouraging social collaboration within teams and communities and knowledge-sharing.

· Fostering a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.

We focus on the full employee experience. We seek to achieve this by:

· Providing a broad range of benefits and initiatives.

· Advocating a healthy lifestyle where wellbeing is seen as an essential responsibility.

· Celebrating success stories and encouraging peer-to-peer recognition.

· Fostering a culture of self-development.

· Providing a work environment where the best idea wins, and challenges are encouraged.

Benefits

You will also have access to a range of flexible benefits that are designed to help you make the most of your time with us.

· Bonus scheme

· 5 day working week

· 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)

· Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India

· Training programs and Certification

· Group Medical Insurance

· Wellness initiatives

Salary Range - INR 50,000 – 82,500 fixed pay per month (skills and/or experience dependent)

Disclaimer: Packt does not authorize any third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on our behalf. We are not involved in any financial transactions with these parties. Our hiring process is managed internally, and all applications should be made through the official procedures outlined in our job listings.