Head of APAC Analytical Editorial Operations

Head of APAC Analytical Editorial Operations

Apply locations Malaysia Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R84039

Are you a results focused team leader, with excellent communication skills and exceptional drive?

Will you like to join a leader in legal insights and technology?

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law.

About the Role

The role plays a critical part in enabling content innovations and driving operational effectiveness. You will lead a team responsible for creating, maintaining, and delivering exceptional Analytical content for the Asia and Pacific business. Work closely with the Global Head of Analytical Editorial Ops to galvanize the APAC Analytical Ed Ops team under a common growth and operating north star. Ultimately drive improvements in operational efficiency, revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction.

The incumbent is required to travel occasionally across the APAC region as needed and reports to the Global Head of Analytical Editorial Operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day workflows for digital and print Analytical content delivery. Maintains editorial product quality, accuracy, timeliness, and cost management across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
• Collaborating with commercial stakeholders to create new global Analytical content opportunities to drive the customer experience forward. Liaises regularly with in-market teams to ensure content meets customer needs.
• Developing meaningful metrics and analytics within APAC in alignment with Global Editorial Operations targets.
• Executing automation and drives adoption of global tools and systems delivery. Apply cutting-edge content management systems/architecture to streamline processes.
• Managing the budget to ensure meeting of targets. Identifies and drives opportunities for savings. Engages in vendor management and contract negotiation to ensure value.
• Establishing and monitoring objectives by providing regular feedback, coaching, training and development. Be responsible for determining performance opportunity areas and for developing and executing course-correction plans.
• Executing on cross-functional coordination and support of global initiatives.

Requirements

• BA/BS required; Law Degree, MBA, other advanced degree or equivalent experience
• Experience leading an Operations function or team, preferably in editorial/publishing/content management
• Good business/commercial acumen; quantitative and analytical skills
• Process-oriented (developing consistent processes, documenting best practices, etc.)
• Experience cross-collaborating across global regions and functions, preferably with commercial/in-market/product teams; author management experience is a big plus
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience
• Collaborative management style with ability to lead cross-functional, team-based, deadline-intensive strategic initiatives
• Skilled in organization/project planning, time management, change management across multiple functional groups and departments
• Good problem-solving experience, including identifying, researching, and coordinating resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex issues

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Benefits for you and your family
• Access to learning and development resources

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.