VirtuHire
Project Manager (Memoir & Book Production)
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
South Africa only
Employer listed it 3 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 3 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
South Africa only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Operations
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $80k–$155k a year, a typical range taken from 271 mid-level operations roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in South Africa. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "South Africa"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in South Africa
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and empathetic Project Manager to oversee premium book production projects from initial client onboarding through to final printed delivery.
This is a client-facing position requiring exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and strong organisational ability. You will act as the primary point of contact throughout a 6–9 month project, ensuring every client receives an exceptional experience while coordinating multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, thrives in a remote environment, and is passionate about storytelling and delivering high-quality work.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple book production projects simultaneously from onboarding through to completion.
Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout their journey.
Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Coordinate interviewers, writers, editors, and other contributors throughout each project.
Schedule and manage project timelines and milestones.
Track submissions, drafts, revisions, photographs, and approvals.
Ensure projects remain on schedule and communicate progress proactively.
Organise final production and delivery of completed books.
Maintain accurate records using CRM and project management systems.
Conduct regular meetings via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Identify and resolve project issues before they impact delivery.
Manage approximately 25–30 concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
Excellent spoken and written English.
Warm, confident and professional telephone manner.
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Requirements
- ·Key Responsibilities
- ·Manage multiple book production projects simultaneously from onboarding through to completion.
- ·Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout their journey.
- ·Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and provide an exceptional customer experience.
- ·Coordinate interviewers, writers, editors, and other contributors throughout each project.
Benefits
- ·Success in This Role
- ·Success will be measured by:
- ·Delivering projects on time.
- ·Maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.
- ·Effectively managing multiple concurrent projects.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at VirtuHire, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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