Production Manager

Company: Talent Software Services
Location: Reston
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Production Manager

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Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Production Manager for a contract position in Reston, VA. The opportunity will be a year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: A senior-level candidate that has experience in printing production and digital asset management, along with managing the two processes from end to end. Must be a degree with exceptional communication skills and come equipped with process experience and best practices. The role is consolidated from a variety of people who "do part of the work " so will require stellar collaboration and process build out. The role "may " evolve to be longer term, etc., but no promises at this point.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Production Management (60%)Oversee the end-to-end production process from manuscript to final print production for AP Access team materials, including Instructional Services team materials, Pre-AP Course Framework, Teacher and Student Resources, and Outreach team educator materials.
Develop and manage production schedules
Ensure quality control and consistency across all published materials
Resolve any production issues that arise during the process
Manage the permissions schedule and process for the development of instructional material.
Manage the digital production of all assets to the AP Professional Learning Platform.

Inventory Management (30%)Manage product inventory to ensure most current version and description of resources are available in the Client store and when needed for AP Professional Learning.
Coordinate with the Catalog Request team to request new item numbers/product descriptions or update current product descriptions as needed.
Manage the ordering process for materials for AP Summer Institutes, including product descriptions.
Coordinate with APSI team and train endorsed sites on the ordering process annually
Maintain most current version of materials to Professional Learning/Consultant Management and International teams
Manage access of student samples from AP Reading team

Vendor Management (10%)Establish strong print vendor relationships to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Responsible for getting electronic files and updates to vendor; for shipping issues or CS cases or escalations, should loop in store support
Document processes and implement automation where possible.


Qualifications:5+ years of print and digital production experience, with a proven track record of leading large-scale content delivery initiatives in an educational context.
Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end project deliverables.
Demonstrated capacity for digital asset development
Advanced proficiency in print production tools and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and planning skills, including high attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently to meet internal deadlines.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.


If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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