Project Manager

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

• 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