Team Manager – BMC Series Editorial Team

About the role

Springer Nature is seeking a Team Manager to lead the BMC Series Manuscript Associate Editor team. Based in Pune and operating on a hybrid model, you will oversee a global group of professional editors who provide flexible manuscript handling across the BMC portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a global editorial team, setting performance goals and individual objectives.
• Create and maintain training resources to support continuous skill development.
• Drive operational excellence to deliver high‑quality author service.
• Implement tracking and reporting systems to monitor team performance and pipeline efficiency.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the manuscript processing workflow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers to enhance the reputation of the BMC Series and Springer Nature.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing editorial or manuscript handling teams.
• Strong background in hiring, training, and performance management.
• Ability to collaborate with senior editorial leadership and global teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to research integrity.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global research publisher.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Professional development within a diverse, international environment.