Operations Manager

Publishing Operations Manager – Lumina Books

About Lumina Books:

Lumina Books, the publishing arm of India Authors Academy and ScriptOn LLP, helps authors take their books from manuscript to market through professional publishing solutions.

We are an AI-driven, technology-first publishing company, using technology and automation to make publishing faster, simpler and more transparent for authors.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Publishing Operations Manager to manage book projects from manuscript readiness to final publishing. The role involves author coordination, book production, quality checks and publishing partner management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author Coordination

Act as the primary point of contact for authors and guide them through the publishing process, approvals and timelines.

• Book Production

Get books publishing-ready by coordinating formatting, cover design, print-ready PDFs, eBooks and required corrections.

• Quality Checks

Verify final files, book details, ISBN, metadata, pricing and other information before books are sent for publishing.

• Publishing & Partner Coordination

Submit approved files and book details to printing/distribution partners and track them until successful publishing and listing.

• Project Management

Manage multiple books simultaneously, track timelines, pending actions and approvals, and ensure projects move forward on time.

• Process & Technology

Use Lumina's dashboards, CRM, AI tools and automation to manage workflows and improve publishing efficiency.

• Reporting

Maintain accurate project records and regularly highlight delays, bottlenecks and pending actions to the leadership team.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–3 years in publishing, project management, operations, client servicing or a related role is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Hindi.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Comfortable working with technology, CRM, Google Workspace and project-management tools.
• Basic understanding of book formatting, covers, PDFs, ISBN and publishing processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of Canva and/or basic design experience is desirable.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Acrobat or similar publishing/design tools is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with one of India's growing author and publishing ecosystems.
• Exposure to the complete publishing lifecycle—from manuscript to market.
• Experience working in an AI-driven, technology-first publishing company.
• Direct impact on hundreds of authors and books.
• Growth-oriented and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Location: Navi Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Model: Hybrid

https://luminabooks.in/

https://indiaauthorsacademy.com/