Kunal Mehrotra
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager with a proven track record at MPS Limited, excelling in global program leadership and client engagement. Expert in digital transformation and operational excellence, I drive high-quality creative solutions while mentoring cross-functional teams. Committed to enhancing productivity and client satisfaction through strategic risk management and process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Design & Creative Operations
MPS Limited
New Delhi
01.2025 - Current
- Providing strategic leadership for global publishing, animation, and art-based creative programs across print and digital platforms
- Leading two cross-functional design teams comprising designers and artists, ensuring scalable and consistent creative delivery
- Acting as a client-facing delivery leader, building and strengthening relationships with clients across the US, Singapore, Australia, India, and Canada
- Partnering with global stakeholders to align creative solutions with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
- Governing end-to-end program delivery, including scope definition, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and final sign-off
- Collaborating with editorial, production, animation, and technology teams to ensure seamless multi-geo execution
- Establishing creative standards, quality frameworks, and best practices to maintain consistency across regions
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, turnaround time, and client satisfaction
- Mentoring and developing design and creative talent to build high-performing, future-ready teams
Senior Manager – Publishing Operations & Program Management
Techbooks International Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
07.2012 - Current
- Led large-scale publishing and digital transformation programs for global education and trade publishers
- Managed a 30+ member cross-functional team, delivering complex, high-volume projects across multiple formats
- Owned end-to-end project lifecycle management, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure
- Delivered projects consistently within budget and timelines, reducing cost overruns and delivery risks
- Developed and managed operating budgets, ensuring optimal utilization of resources
- Implemented process improvements and best practices that enhanced operational efficiency and quality outcomes
- Oversaw print-to-digital transitions, including ePub and accessible content production
- Built strong client relationships through transparent communication, progress governance, and proactive issue resolution
- Key Global Clients: Pearson Education (US & UK), Discovery Education, HarperCollins, Scholastic, McGraw Hill
Project Manager
Thomson Digital Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Spearheaded the development and launch of publishing projects while controlling costs and monitoring performance
- Improved operational workflows through updated delivery models and reporting mechanisms
- Managed projects from procurement through commissioning, ensuring seamless execution
- Planned resources, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies for high-visibility programs
- Ensured alignment of project delivery with organizational objectives and client expectations
Project Lead
Q2A Media Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed publishing and digital projects from initiation to closure with strict quality and timeline adherence
- Developed quality standards, checklists, and reporting templates, improving delivery consistency
- Led early digital transformation initiatives, converting print products into digital platforms
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align digital strategies with business goals
- Delivered regular progress updates and risk reports to senior leadership and clients
Education
MBA - Business Management
Indian Institute of Planning and Management
New DelhiBBA - Business Administration & Management
Jagannath Institute of Management Science
DelhiSkills
- Global Program & Delivery Leadership
- Client-Facing Engagement & Stakeholder Management
- Publishing Operations (Print & Digital)
- Creative Services: Design, Animation & Art Programs
- Multi-Geo Team Leadership & Capacity Planning
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Resource Optimization
- Quality Governance & Accessibility Standards
- Digital Transformation (ePub, Accessible Content)
- Risk Management & Delivery Assurance
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
Target Roles
- Director – Creative Operations
- Head of Design
- Global Program Manager
- Client Delivery Leader
Personal Information
Title: Senior Manager | Global Creative & Publishing Operations
Career Impact Highlights
- Led global creative and publishing programs across multiple regions and time zones
- Built and scaled high-performing teams delivering print, digital, animation, and art-based solutions
- Reduced delivery risks and cost overruns through proactive planning and governance
- Successfully transitioned large volumes of content from print to digital formats
- Recognized for strong client partnership, delivery leadership, and operational excellence
Core Leadership Capabilities
- Global Program & Delivery Leadership
- Client-Facing Engagement & Stakeholder Management
- Publishing Operations (Print & Digital)
- Creative Services: Design, Animation & Art Programs
- Multi-Geo Team Leadership & Capacity Planning
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Resource Optimization
- Quality Governance & Accessibility Standards
- Digital Transformation (ePub, Accessible Content)
- Risk Management & Delivery Assurance
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
Timeline
Senior Manager – Design & Creative Operations
MPS Limited
01.2025 - Current
Senior Manager – Publishing Operations & Program Management
Techbooks International Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - Current
Project Manager
Thomson Digital Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 07.2012
Project Lead
Q2A Media Pvt. Ltd.
05.2009 - 06.2010
MBA - Business Management
Indian Institute of Planning and Management
BBA - Business Administration & Management
Jagannath Institute of Management Science