Job Title: Head of Collections Management (Springer hybrid journals)

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Head of Collections Management (Springer hybrid journals)

Location: Pune, India

 

The Head of Collections Management (Springer hybrid journals) is responsible for leading a team (~20 people) to manage article collections in close collaboration with the applicable journal teams. The team will build global subject-based collections within specific disciplines, particularly in our Springer journals portfolio, and manage the collections with journal editors and guest editors to ensure the end-to-end workflow meets the standards of Springer Nature. 

 

The responsibilities include:

 

 1.   Lead a Collections Management team

• Recruit highly qualified and motivated people into Collection Editor roles

• Ensure that the team is onboarded and trained to a high standard

• Energize team members to meet clear objectives and expectations for delivery

• Instill a performance-focused culture that supports reliable delivery of targets

• Report on progress towards targets and goals

• Engage regularly with your team members via the formal performance review processes that focus both on targets, achievements and personal development

• Creating a positive environment that drives high engagement levels within the team

 

2.   Deliver and input into the strategy for building content via Collections

• Align with the publishing teams on content development planning and agree collection topics to bring forward

• Build and manage collections at all stages of their lifecycle including topical selection, guest editor invitation, setting up collection pages and editorial systems, engagement with guest editors, answering author queries and closing collections.

• Control collections pipeline and the end-to-end collections process to effect continuous improvements and identify where innovation is needed or would be impactful

• Test and implement newly defined strategies and improvement initiatives

 

3.     Recruit and manage Guest Editors

• Recruit Guest Editors following the SN standards in both expertise qualification and research integrity requirements

• Train Guest Editors in collaboration with the Editorial Engagement team to ensure appropriate content handling

• Perform regular research integrity checks for collections to ensure the research integrity standards are met

• Develop strong working relationships with Guest Editors

• Drive engagement and a high level of satisfaction within the Guest Editors community in close collaboration with the Editorial Engagement and Marketing teams

 

4.     Support the development of tools needed to reliably deliver Collections at scale

• Work with the Analytics Centre of Excellence to optimize the performance and usage of machine learning technology aimed at identifying and inviting the best potential Guest Editors on your journal portfolio

• Work with the Analytics Centre of Excellence to optimize the expansion of automatic collection topic identification

• Work with the Submission and Peer Review system team to optimize the management and delivery of collections content

• Work with Product & Platform Group to optimize delivery of Collections content on our platforms

 

5.   Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the goals of the Collections Management team are achieved and the needs of our research communities are met

• Build close working relationships with Publishing teams to ensure all requirements and perspectives are shared, reported and achieved

• Build close working relationships with other internal divisions as needed e.g. Product & Platform group, Technology, Production, Customer Service, etc.

• Work closely with the Research Integrity team to continuously optimise the process and workflow for research integrity checks in collections management activities

 

 

Experience, skills and qualifications:

• Professional line management skills

• Experience of working with editorial and publishing teams

• Proven ability to train and develop staff members within their role and within the organization

• Motivated and capable of planning, leading and delivering results

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders for programme delivery

• Track record of working with different nationalities and cultures

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build both internal and external relationships

• The flexibility to work with a varied workload, often under pressure

• Flexibility to travel when needed

• Knowledge and experience of the world of science

• Experience of the organizational complexities in a matrix organization

 

 

Applicants should send:

• A cover letter that conveys their interest and motivation for the role and indicates salary expectations,

• A CV (which should include a brief account of the applicant’s research accomplishments and of other relevant experience)

 

Candidates will be considered on an on-going basis. Early applications are encouraged.

 

Internal candidates please inform your line manager before applying to this role.

 

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

 

We’re committed to creating a great working environment which includes the benefits you receive, opportunities for you to develop your skills and ways to get to know your colleagues. Some of these include:

 

• Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy

• Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance

• 24 hour access to our learning and development platform LEAP and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills

• A fantastic benefits package

Further information about life at Springer Nature, hybrid working and the range of benefits available in your preferred location will be shared during the interview process
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Job Posting End Date:

27-09-2024