Mgr, Packaging Project

About the role

The Mgr - Packaging Project manages day-to-day responsibilities for client project management, including overseeing the overall process and timeline, working proactively to solve challenges that occur throughout the project, and developing strong client relationships. This position uses strong technical and category knowledge along with consumer insights to resolve complex problems throughout the project lifecycle. The role is client-facing and collaborates across multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally within the client network, acting as the primary liaison in the packaging development process.

Responsibilities

• Works with cross-functional teams in the development of project scope and related timelines which meet the goals and priorities of the project.
• Facilitates inputs required for the creative development with brand design agencies for packaging design projects on time and within the brand’s budget from category audit through initial design concept to handoff to agency partners.
• Monitors production art development from agency handoff through and including final materials.
• Facilitates resolution of art file or printing issues with supplier/printer.
• Leads all design extensions and adaptations across multiple structures and substrates for optimal design and print production results.
• Communicates and manages print process with printer and design agencies.
• Develops, communicates, and manages project priorities, timelines, and status to internal and external partners.
• Resolves or assists in the resolution of issues within and between projects or teams; develops methods to monitor artwork project progress and resolve issues as necessary.
• Follows up to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Ensures that risk assessment and contingency planning (for relevant projects) takes place, is communicated, and agreed upon by all core team members and is acted on if necessary to keep the project on track or to escalate any unresolved issues.
• Ensures compliance to processes and establishes discipline to standardized ways of working.
• Manages every portion of the approval process between internal and external partners, ensuring alignment at every step of the design and activation process.
• Collects packaging project inputs; partners with stakeholders to secure and validate the necessary inputs to effectively execute the project.
• Provides technical consultation to the Product Teams to ensure efficient and effective packaging production.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains, and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Graphic Arts, Marketing, Advertising, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 6+ years previous project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Physical Aspects / Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Pay

The U.S. pay range for this position is $70,000 USD - $80,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage.
• Dental plan.
• Vision plan.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection.
• Short/long term disability.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.

Schedule

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV.