ESABELLA P POWAR
Senior Manager Operations
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Senior Manager with over [20] years of progressive experience in e-publishing operations. Proven expertise in managing large-scale production workflows, cross-functional team leadership, and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency, ensure high-quality digital content delivery, and manage global publishing clients. Skilled in project management, vendor coordination, team mentoring, and digital transformation within the publishing industry.
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management. Utilizes comprehensive business acumen to drive efficiency and innovation. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving high-impact results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager - Operations
AMNET SYSTEMS PVT LTD
11.2017 - Current
- - Lead end-to-end e-publishing operations for STM, academic, and trade publishing clients across the US, UK and Europe. Engage directly with international clients to understand requirements and deliver excellence.
- - Quotes, Pricing and RFP workings
- - Cost, Revenue Tracking and Profitability Analysis
- - Preparing yearly Budget
- - Coordinating with Tech for Automation
- - Cross training and Freshers Training
- - Managing a team of 150+ professionals including Production -Manager, project managers, content editors, typesetters, XML, e-book and accessible team and quality analysts.ensuring timely delivery, maintaining quality standards, coordinating with clients, and continuously optimizing operations to meet business goals.
- - Build and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- - Workflow & Process Optimization
- - Resource and BCP planning.
- - TE Vs TU optimisation
- - Handling three locations (Chennai, Vellore and Nellai)
- - Business Development Support bycClosely working with Sales to onboard new clients and revenue growth.
- POSH COMMITTEE - Chairman
- CULTURE AMBASSADOR
Senior Executive – Projects
SPI GLOBAL
04.2014 - 11.2017
- - Project Planning & Execution
- - Team Management
- - Project Management Training
- - Fresher's Training
- - Client Communication & Coordination
Manager – Prepress – Journals
DSM SOFT PVT LTD
09.2013 - 03.2014
- - To manage the end-to-end production of journal content, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and effective coordination among teams and stakeholders.
- - Production Planning & Management
- - Prepare and maintain production schedules, aligning with publisher deadlines.
- - Team Supervision & Coordination
- - Client Communication
- - Quality Assurance
- - Workflow & Process Optimization
Manager –Projects and Production
E-EDIT INFOTECH PVT LTD
06.2012 - 09.2013
- - To oversee and manage all aspects of e-publishing production and project execution—from initiation to delivery—ensuring quality, timelines, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- - Project Management
- - Production Oversight
- - Team Leadership
- - Client Communication & Relationship Management
- - Workflow Development & Process Improvement
- - Quality Assurance
- - Resource & Capacity Planning
Assistant Manager
Macmillan Publishing Solution
04.2002 - 06.2012
- - Production and Delivery Planning
- - Team Leadership
- - Workflow Development & Process Improvement
- - Quality Assurance
- - Resource & Capacity Planning
- - Reporting & Documentation
- - Manage freelance/vendor teams when needed.
Education
M.A - Public Administration
Annamalai University
BBA - undefined
Bharathidasan University
Skills
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop
XML, HTML
Strategic planning
Talent development
Operations management
Resource allocation
Operations planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Data analytics
Market analysis
Cross-functional communication
Documentation and reporting
Reporting management
Cross-functional team coordination
Organizational improvement
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Budget oversight
Data-driven decision making
Budget administration
Human resources management
Team building
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Project planning
Process improvement
Customer relationship management
Cost control
Hiring and training
Continuous improvement
Certification
Prince certification Foundation and Practitioner
CORE COMPETENCIES
E-Publishing Workflow Management, Digital & Print Publishing Solutions, Process Optimization & Automation, Team Leadership & Training, Vendor & Stakeholder Management, Budgeting & Resource Allocation, Project Lifecycle Management, Quality Assurance & Compliance, Client Engagement & Relationship Management.
Timeline
Senior Manager - Operations
AMNET SYSTEMS PVT LTD
11.2017 - Current
Senior Executive – Projects
SPI GLOBAL
04.2014 - 11.2017
Manager – Prepress – Journals
DSM SOFT PVT LTD
09.2013 - 03.2014
Manager –Projects and Production
E-EDIT INFOTECH PVT LTD
06.2012 - 09.2013
Assistant Manager
Macmillan Publishing Solution
04.2002 - 06.2012
BBA - undefined
Bharathidasan University
M.A - Public Administration
Annamalai University