Publishing Operations Manager

Pan Macmillan are seeking a Publishing Operations Manager to lead the operational framework for our publishing processes on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role is responsible for reviewing the systems, tools and workflows that ensure all assets meet retail deadlines and adhere to the company's critical path. This role is being introduced in recognition that there is no single path to publication and we need to adapt our schedules and working practices according to the various routes to market and differing consumer needs. Your team: You'll be working within the Business Process team, which sits within the wider Publishing Operations department. We are a friendly and collaborative team, responsible for analysis and specification of developments and improvements in business processes. As a result, we get to work with colleagues from across all areas of the company in order to understand their ways of working. Your role: As the Publishing Operations Manager, you will report into the Business Process Director and work in close partnership with Publishers, the Associate Publisher, Art Directors, Studio Manager and Sales Directors. You will play an essential role in ensuring consumer demands are met by focusing on schedule optimization and problem-solving. This involves maximizing the effectiveness of all available systems, planning frameworks and cross-functional processes. While the Studio Manager leads creative execution, team management and studio delivery, you will concentrate on workflow architecture, cross-department alignment and intelligent planning.