pERG Media is an independent publishing and creative company working at the intersection of culture, design, automotive, travel, art and luxury. We produce ambitious books, editorial projects and creative work for our own publishing programme as well as for leading international brands and cultural partners. /p pWe are looking for abSenior Project Manager /bto join our Milan team and take a central role in managing ERG's growing portfolio of publishing, creative and agency projects. /p pThis is a senior, hands-on position for someone who is exceptionally organised, proactive and comfortable operating at the centre of a fast-moving creative company. You will work closely with our CEO, COO, editors, designers, producers, print production and marketing teams, managing projects from brief through production, launch and final delivery. /p pbKey responsibilities: /b /p ulliOwn multiple publishing, creative and agency projects from brief to final delivery /liliBuild and maintain detailed project timelines, milestones and dependencies /liliMaintain a clear overview of all active projects and establish weekly priorities /liliManage ERG publishing titles across editorial, design, image research, print production and launch /liliHelp manage ERG's annual publishing calendar and coordinate launch dates across titles /liliCoordinate designers, editors, producers, photographers, writers and external collaborators /liliOrganise internal reviews, partner reviews, approvals and feedback cycles /liliIdentify bottlenecks, delays and dependencies early and actively resolve them /liliLead regular project and production meetings /liliTranslate creative briefs into clear scopes,
deliverables and production plans /liliCoordinate agency and partner projects from brief through delivery /liliEnsure clear ownership and next steps across multidisciplinary teams /liliPrepare concise project status reporting for the CEO and COO /liliTrack project completion and coordinate invoicing milestones /liliOwn and maintain ERG's project-management environment in ClickUp /liliImprove workflows, templates, automations and project-management processes /liliMaintain project documentation, onboarding materials and production playbooks /li /ul pThis role sits at the heart of ERG's day-to-day operations. When you own a project, the team should always know where it stands, what needs to happen next, who is responsible and what could prevent it from being delivered successfully. /p pbYou should have: /b /p ulli5+ years of experience in project management, production or creative operations /liliProven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously /liliExperience in publishing, editorial, a creative agency, luxury, fashion, design, art or another creative industry /liliExceptional organisational and project-management skills /liliStrong understanding of creative production workflows /liliExcellent written and spoken English /liliStrong communication and stakeholder-management skills /liliConfidence working directly with senior leadership and external partners /liliAbility to translate creative briefs into actionable production plans /liliStrong prioritisation skills and the ability to distinguish between what is urgent and what is genuinely important /liliExperience with ClickUp, Asana, Monday,
Notion or similar project-management platforms /liliConfidence holding colleagues and collaborators accountable to agreed deadlines /liliA proactive approach to identifying and solving problems /liliAbility to remain calm and effective when priorities change /liliExcellent attention to detail without losing sight of the larger project /liliCommercial awareness around scope, resources, timelines and budgets /liliComfort working across international teams, suppliers and time zones /liliFluent English; Italian is advantageous but not essential /liliBased in Milan or willing to relocate to Milan /li /ul pbPublishing or complex editorial production experience is strongly preferred. /b /p pWe are particularly interested in candidates who combinebstructure with creative sensitivity /b. /p pWe value people who take ownership, communicate problems early and clearly, and instinctively look for solutions rather than waiting for instructions. /p pERG Media offers the opportunity to work at the centre of an independent, international publishing and creative company during a significant period of growth. /p pYou will work closely with ERG's founders and senior leadership while collaborating with an international network of designers, editors, photographers, artists, writers and cultural partners. /p pOur projects span publishing, design, automotive, art, travel, fashion and luxury, offering exposure to an unusually broad range of creative work. As a relatively small and entrepreneurial company, we give people significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on how the business operates. /p pThe position is based at our studio in Milan, working directly alongside our creative, editorial and production teams. The role may also involve international travel connected to projects, production, press checks and launches. /p pWe value autonomy, initiative, excellent taste, direct communication and genuine ownership. For the right person, this is an opportunity to help build the operational backbone behind an ambitious and rapidly growing independent publishing company. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Senior Project Manager - Publishing & Creative Operations (Milano)
🏢 Erg
📍 Milano