Senior Manager/Manager Production

As a Senior Manager/ Manager - Production at Springer Nature Group, your role will involve overseeing the end-to-end execution of projects, including journals and customized medical/pharma books. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional coordination, vendor relationships, production workflows, and logistics to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery aligned with business objectives and required standards. Key Responsibilities: - Stakeholder Management: - Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sales, editorial, design, logistics, and client teams. - Ensure clear communication, expectation setting, and proactive resolution of issues to maintain stakeholder satisfaction and trust. - Project Estimation and Planning: - Lead the estimation of budgets, resource allocation, and timelines for Journals/Pharma books and customized medical education projects. - Collaborate with sales, editorial, and design teams to define clear expectations during the planning phase. - Vendor & Partner Management: - Supervise and follow up with print suppliers to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards. - Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring cost-effectiveness and service reliability. - Invoice Processing & Cost Control: - Review and process invoices from vendors in line with contract deliverables and internal finance protocols. - Ensure accuracy and timely processing to support finance teams during audits and reconciliations. - Production Oversight: - Monitor all aspects of production to ensure quality and adherence to project specifications. - Uphold quality standards and troubleshoot issues proactively to avoid delays or defects. - Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain updated records of project status, vendor communication, and invoice tracking. - Provide regular status updates to internal teams and ensure compliance management to standards. Qualification and Prerequisites: - B.Tech/Diploma in Printing Technology with relevant experience, preferably in a reputed Publishing House. - 7-10 years of experience in production/project management, with at least 3 years in a senior role. Skills Set: Must-Have Skills: - Complete knowledge of Production Process, Vendor Management, and cross-functional coordination. - Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Desirable Skills: - Exposure to SAP ERP. - Experience with Medical books/Journals. Springer Nature values diversity and aims to build an inclusive culture where all individuals are treated fairly. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic condition, please contact us for necessary accommodations.,