Packt
Publishing
ProjectManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.
“Project Manager at Packt. Skills: Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Resource Planning, Continuous Improvement. Manage title performance. Ensure projects meet Time to Market deadlines”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring the delivery of a pipeline of books to agreed delivery dates without compromising book quality.; Ensure the projects worked on meet the Time to Market deadlines set by the Portfolio Directors; Maximizing commercial outcomes.
Industry & Context.
Problem solve, manage, and mitigate risks; Troubleshooting and problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in any field, More than 3 years of experience in project management, Oral and written communication skills, Attention to detail, Excellent organization and time-management skills, Proactive in troubleshooting and problem-solving, Upbeat, enthusiastic, and motivated, Demonstrated self-starter, Focused and calm under pressure
Nice to Have
technical degree preferable, experience within the publishing sector or a related field, Knowledge of latest Project Management tools and practices
What You'll Do.
Manage title performance
Ensure projects meet Time to Market deadlines
Enhance author and TR satisfaction
Implement advanced project management methodologies
Evaluate project processes
Drive collaborative relationships with stakeholders
Maintain integrity of process and good practice
Manage or refer conflicts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Drive and execute strong, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, including authors, publishing peers, and external collaborators, ensuring seamless communication and project coherence.
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication; Proficiency in English
Process & Methodology
Advanced Project Management, Organisational and time-management skills, Strategic Thinking and Adaptability, Manage project schedules, Adapt, prioritize, and re-organize project schedules, Manage the health of the pipeline, Plan the production timelines, Ensure timely publication of books/products
Full Job Description
**About Packt ** Packt's mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. We are a technical publisher and learning provider with over 400 staff based across the globe, primarily in India and the UK. Our products have global relevance, and our multimedia portfolio includes over 7,000 books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses. For more details, visit [www.packtpub.com](https://www.packtpub.com/). **About the Cyber Security Vertical ** The Cybersecurity vertical is Packt’s base for security practitioners, ethical hackers, defenders, auditors, and system protectors operating in an increasingly adversarial digital world. Our portfolio is built around the belief that effective security professionals don’t just learn tools, they develop a deep understanding of attacker mindsets, defensive strategies, and risk-based decision-making across systems, networks, and human factors. Our top titles reflect this breadth and depth: **Core security foundations & certifications: ** * CompTIA® Security+® SY0-701 Certification Guide * CompTIA® SecurityX® CAS-005 Certification Guide * CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide **Offensive security & hands-on practice: ** * The Ultimate Kali Linux Book * Linux Shell Scripting for Hackers * Agentic AI for Offensive Cybersecurity **Defense, strategy & governance: ** * Cybersecurity Strategy for the AI-Driven Era * Human Factors in Cybersecurity **Advanced & emerging domains: ** * Adversarial AI Attacks, Mitigations, and Defense Strategies * Digital Forensics Cookbook At the same time, we recognize that AI is reshaping cybersecurity at every layer from automated threat detection and SOC workflows to adversarial attacks powered by generative models. Our mission is to stay at the forefront of that shift, ensuring our products prepare professionals not just to use security tools, but to anticipate threats, design resilient sy
Applying for this Project Manager role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Packt?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.