Job Title

• Title: Production Lead, Education
• Department: Technology & Operations (Tech_Ops) – Content Operations / Production (6110)
• Location: Sector - 62 , Noida, India

About the Role

Introduction – the ‘why’

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the production lifecycle for OUP’s Education products, contributing to the creation of high‑quality learning materials used across global markets. You will work at the intersection of editorial, production, technology, and supplier management—an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Joining Technology & Operations means being part of an organisation that values excellence, innovation, and accessibility in publishing. The role is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise in XML‑first production, multi‑format delivery, and supplier‑led workflows. With ongoing transformations in publishing technologies and workflows, this is an exciting time to influence efficiency, quality, and digital-readiness across content delivery.

Opportunity – the ‘what’

As a Production Lead, you will:

Oversee XML-first typesetting from handover of developed content through to print‑ready PDFs, eBook formats, and XML archiving.
Manage core offshore suppliers, ensuring service quality, accountability, and adherence to KPIs and SLAs.
Liaise with editors, designers, and typesetters to support interpretation of complex content, artwork placement, digital expectations, and queries.
Drive efficiency across schedules, costs, and production processes.
Triage and resolve supplier queries around content, artwork, design, XML capture, and accessibility, working with in-house P&CO and Editorial teams.
Engage with adjacent teams such as Procurement, Design, Content Engineering, Content Data Strategy, and Digital Content Controllers.
Manage budgets, advise Publishing teams on costings, and monitor supplier performance.
Ensure production standards, accessibility requirements, and technical specifications are fully met.
Identify risks to timelines and quality, implementing mitigation plans.
Stay current on emerging publishing technologies and workflows.
Mentor and coach suppliers to improve capability, quality, and efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement and take part in business process transformation initiatives.
Conduct quality assurance across XML, print, eBook, and multi‑format outputs.

Your work directly impacts OUP’s ability to deliver accurate, accessible, and high‑quality educational products on time, benefiting learners and educators worldwide.

About You

Essential Criteria

Significant experience in content production within educational publishing, including complex artwork and text designs
Strong track record managing outsourced production services (print & digital) with global vendors
Expertise in XML‑first, supplier‑led multi‑format production
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple products
Excellent project‑management and problem‑solving skills, including risk management
Strong supplier‑management skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships with cross‑functional stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage expectations at all levels

Desirable Criteria

In‑depth knowledge of production standards, accessibility requirements, and emerging publishing technologies
Experience working with global teams across multiple regions/markets
Familiarity with lean workflows or iterative development methodologies
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CoPilot, and ability to learn new technologies

Queries

Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this role.

Salary

Dependent on skills and experience.

Please apply on Careers.oup.com.

Production Lead Education

Job Description