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Project Manager Major Reference Works (f/m/d)
Leiden | Part-time (18 hrs) | as soon as possible
De Gruyter Brill publishes several digital primary source collections each year. These collections are large datasets, spanning up to a million pages (or even more) each. We are looking for a project manager to coordinate the conversion and publication of such collections, working with publishers, source holders, IT, and external vendors. This is a part time role with 18 hours per week. We can offer a one year contract with option to extend.
Your tasks
- Coordinating the scanning of source materials by third parties
- Assessing the quality of digital copies and – if applicable – derivatives
- Further processing and arranging of scanned materials, for example by applying Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- Ensuring the application of metadata to match the structure of the original source as well as the input formats of the online publication platform
- Consulting with the internal platform team to achieve the optimal online resuls
- Advising publishers during the acquisition of new collections
Your profile
- Strong project management skills, especially planning and reporting
- Skilled at setting up clear specifications and instructions for scanning operations
- Familiarity with batch processing in file management and image manipulation
- Knowledge of different image formats and image processing software
- Knowledge of MS Excel
- Knowledge of MARC 21 as metadata standard is a plus
We offer you
- An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
- Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
- Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
- Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
- Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ewelina Stańczuk
People + Culture