Manage a portfolio of proprietary and society open access journals under the Springer brand
Drive the growth and development of hybrid and open access journals
Manage relationships with partner societies, including contract negotiations
Develop strong working relationships with production, IT, and other departments
Understand and manage annual targets for journal submission, publication, and transfer volumes
Ensure all KPIs are regularly monitored and reported
Manage annual Journal Development/Improvement Plans
Resolve pre
and post-publication issues raised by staff and readers
Attend external meetings to build working relationships with external parties
Understand trends and changes in the communities served

Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study
Previous experience in academic publishing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail
Positive and proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to work on your own initiative and independently within a global (virtual) team environment
Experience of developing and maintaining productive relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers
Strong time management and organisational skills; including proven ability to take ownership to drive and complete tasks, to consistently meet deadlines, and to adapt quickly to change
Demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness
Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries

Senior Publisher

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