Lead delivery of your assigned project(s), leading editorial teams and working closely with external suppliers to ensure content and digital build meet expected quality standards and deadlines
Manage and proactively solve day-to-day project issues and risks
Carry out research with teachers and students, developing and maintaining a deep understanding of their needs and pain points
Put together a business case for a new product that meets both customer needs and business goals
Maintain the budget for your project(s) with a tight focus on costs
Work collaboratively with other Specialists within and outside our immediate team to ensure your assigned projects fits seamlessly with our platforms, digital tools and other parts of the project
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as digital teams, design, sales and marketing.

Have experience of working in an educational publishing environment, in either a publishing / product management or editorial role
Have experience of working on digital publishing projects
Have a great track record of delivering projects on time, to budget and to a high quality
Are confident in using a variety of digital tools and platforms
Understand the needs of teachers and learners at Secondary and/or Primary level
Are passionate about finding ways to make teachers’ lives easier and improve learning experiences and outcomes for students
Enjoy working collaboratively with people in a wide variety of roles and are also able to take a lead in your assigned area of responsibility
Are able to remain focused and organised while juggling multiple projects and deadlines
Are flexible and willing to work across the different subjects and age groups in our list (MFL, Secondary English, Primary Literacy)
It would be an advantage if you also:
Speak one or more of French, Spanish and German – although this is not essential for the right candidate
Have experience working on products for at least one of the main markets we serve (MFL, Secondary English, Primary Literacy)
Have a strong understanding of editorial processes

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Advanced Specialist, Product Management, MFL – English Teaching and Learning

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