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FINAL BELL CORP.

Content Producer

Miami, FL · On-site

$120K/yr

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management and media production. We ... Understanding of public relations and the short and long-lead publishing process * Understanding of ...

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How much do book publishing project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for book publishing project manager in Boca Raton, FL is $99,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,800.00 and $121,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a book publishing project manager?

A Book Publishing Project Manager oversees the production process of a book from manuscript to publication. They coordinate with authors, editors, designers, and printers to ensure deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Their responsibilities include scheduling, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth communication between departments. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and an understanding of the publishing industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a book publishing project manager?

To excel as a Book Publishing Project Manager, you need expertise in project management, strong organizational skills, and experience in the publishing industry, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent work background. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project or Trello, as well as publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign and content management systems, is common. Exceptional communication, multitasking, and leadership abilities help you effectively coordinate teams, authors, and vendors. These skills ensure that publishing projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

What are the most common challenges faced by book publishing project managers?

Book Publishing Project Managers frequently juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines, manage complex schedules involving authors, editors, designers, and printers, and must quickly adapt to shifting priorities or unforeseen delays. Navigating clear communication among diverse stakeholders, ensuring that every stage complies with quality standards, and handling last-minute changes are common aspects of the role. While these challenges can be demanding, they also provide opportunities to develop strong problem-solving and leadership skills. Successful project managers are flexible, organized, and proactive, traits which help maintain a smooth workflow and consistently deliver high-quality publications.

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Infographic showing various Book Publishing Project Manager job openings in Boca Raton, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,666 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

SIS Implemenation Project Consultant

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE LLC
11 - 50 employees
Learn more about HEALTH CAREER INSTITUTE LLCexternal

Full-time, Contractor

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead recurring project meetings, publish agendas, notes, decisions, and action items.

  • Provide weekly status updates to leadership and stakeholders, including progress, risks, and next steps.

  • Coordinate system configuration, data migration, testing, end-user training, and go-live activities.

Job description

Description: Position Details

Title: SIS Project Coordinator (Consultant)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: West Palm Beach, FL (onsite) or remote/virtual

Engagement: Full-time consulting assignment (40 hours/week) for 6–9 months, with potential to convert to a permanent position based on business need and performance.

Compensation: Market rate; based on qualifications, resume, and earning history.

Contract type: 1099 (independent contractor)

Time zone: Eastern Time (EDT) business hours


What You’ll Do

This role is as much about people and communication as it is about systems. You’ll be the connective tissue between vendors, leadership, and end users—keeping workstreams aligned, informed, and moving forward.

  • Lead recurring project meetings and working sessions; publish agendas, notes, decisions, and action items.
  • Provide clear weekly status updates to leadership and stakeholders (progress, risks, decisions needed, and next steps).
  • Track risks, issues, and dependencies across teams; escalate appropriately and drive timely resolution.
  • Support change management and adoption by coordinating communications, training plans, and readiness activities.
  • Coordinate tenant provisioning and environment setup (production and, as needed, sandbox).
  • Support system configuration and workflow alignment with College stakeholders.
  • Coordinate data migration support (templates, validation, imports, and reconciliation).
  • Coordinate integration and testing (where applicable).
  • Plan and support end-user training sessions across departments (live sessions).
  • Support go-live planning and execution.
  • Coordinate post-go-live stabilization (four weeks) with weekly check-ins.
  • Align internal engineering/technical support resources during deployment.

For SIS implementations, the project typically includes approximately 200 structured tasks across 17 milestones, spanning discovery, configuration, data validation, training, and launch readiness.


Platforms in Scope

· Student Information System (SIS): Anthology  moving to New SIS platform

· Learning Management System (LMS): Moodle moving to Brightspace

· Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Great Plains moving to Microsoft Business Central


How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and a brief summary of your relevant SIS/ERP/LMS migration experience, including the systems you have implemented and your role in go-live support.

Requirements: Required Qualifications

· ERP/SIS migration experience: demonstrated success transitioning institutions from legacy systems (e.g., Anthology) to modern cloud-based environments.

· Ability to collaborate with academic and administrative teams (registrar, student services, finance/financial aid) to align workflows, testing, and training.

· Vendor management: proven ability to manage SaaS vendor relationships, scope, timelines, and deliverables.

· Exceptional communication and people-management skills: able to facilitate meetings, align cross-functional stakeholders, manage expectations, and drive adoption through change.


Preferred Qualifications

· Higher education operations knowledge, including Title IV compliance, financial aid system integrations, and registrar workflows.


Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

· PMP

· ITIL

· Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central

· CISA