Project Manager (Digitization of Newspapers and Magazines)

As a Project Manager for our digitization initiative, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the conversion of old newspapers and magazines into searchable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. This project involves managing a team of annotators to ensure accurate and efficient data extraction. You will be responsible for coordinating project timelines, overseeing quality control measures, and ensuring seamless communication among team members.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining key milestones, deliverables, and timelines for the digitization process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in the digitization process and implement proactive strategies to mitigate them.
• Respond promptly to unforeseen issues and adjust project plans as necessary.

Team Management:

• Lead and supervise a team of annotators and support staff involved in the digitization process.
• Provide guidance, training, and resources to ensure the team's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage project resources efficiently, including personnel, technology, and budget.
• Optimize workflows to enhance productivity and meet project deadlines.

OCR Technology Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of OCR technology for accurate and efficient text extraction.
• Develop customized workflow as a pipeline for different projects by deploying suitable tools, technologies and quality control components.
• Collaborate with technical teams to address any issues and enhance OCR capabilities.

 Quality Control:

• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of digitized content.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain high data integrity standards.

Communication and Coordination:

• Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Coordinate with IT, digitization vendors, and annotators to resolve issues and ensure project alignment.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including progress reports, issue logs, and change requests.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are well-documented for future reference.