Production Manager

Do you have experience in conference workflows and publishing practices

Are you a highly visible champion with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others?

About Our Team

Our Academic & Government team helps accelerate knowledge for a better world by transforming scientific discoveries into high-quality, peer-reviewed content. We support conference workflows and ensure that valuable research is effectively processed, structured, and delivered across platforms like Engineering Village and Scopus.

About The Role

The Production Manager – Conferences is responsible for managing end-to-end conference production workflows, ensuring seamless coordination between Product, Operations, and Suppliers. The role focuses on data quality, operational efficiency, stakeholder communication, and delivering high-quality conference content aligned with business and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the product roadmap and business requirements to align conference production activities
• Manage workflow coordination and communication between Product, Operations, and Suppliers, including hosting weekly and ad hoc meetings
• Research, analyze, and resolve issues reported by customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor data quality, conduct regular health checks, and ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
• Track and report key operational metrics through dashboards and trackers
• Manage and monitor budgets and supplier invoices, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Ensure smooth execution of conference content ingestion, processing, and delivery workflows
• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and data quality standards
• Ability to write clear and structured AI prompts to improve output quality and efficiency
• Leverage AI tools for routine operational tasks and productivity improvements
• Understanding of conference workflows and publishing practices
• Knowledge of conference proceedings structure and publication standards
• Familiarity with Engineering Village and Scopus use cases, including content policies and workflows
• Awareness of issue management processes, roles, and stakeholder expectations
  
  

Requirement

• Graduate/Postgraduate with relevant experience in operations, publishing, or data-driven roles
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in workflow management, data analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, dashboards, and data platforms is preferred
• Ability to collaborate across teams and drive problem-solving initiatives
  
  

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for You

Benefits

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
  
  

About The Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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