Packaging Program Manager

About the role

The Packaging Program Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of packaging deliverables for Cricut’s New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role owns the coordination, planning, and governance of all packaging activities across cross-functional teams including Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall packaging program for NPI projects from concept through mass production.
• Develop and maintain the packaging schedule aligned with hardware and GTM program timelines.
• Cookordination cross-functional teams to ensure all packaging deliverables meet project milestones.
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation plans to maintain schedule and quality targets.
• Prepare and lead packaging gate reviews and status updates with executive stakeholders.

Packaging Strategy & Planning

• Develop packaging briefs outlining requirements, product configurations, and packaging needs.
• Define packaging requirements for replacement parts and bundle reconfigurations.
• Coordinate SKU packaging configurations across channels and regional requirements.
• Maintain packaging BOMs and ensure alignment with product configurations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Creative, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Quality teams to ensure packaging requirements are fully defined and executed.
• Coordinate artwork requests and maintain packaging artwork trackers.
• Ensure packaging requirements for display machines and retail programs are communicated to engineering and channel teams.

Production Readiness

• Ensure packaging components, documentation, and specifications are ready for production builds.
• Confirm readiness for packaging production with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure all packaging deliverables are uploaded and properly documented within Arena PLM.

Governance & Approvals

• Drive packaging approvals including packaging briefs, prototypes, and final packaging sign-off.
• Ensure required packaging approvals are completed prior to build readiness.
• Own packaging-related ECR/ECOs following mass production.

Qualifications

• Program Management:
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing packaging programs or packaging development within hardware or consumer products.
• Experience managing packaging development within NPI product development cycles.
• Strong cross-functional program management skills.
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena or similar).
• Packaging Strategy & Planning:
• Experience with consumer electronics or retail packaging programs.
• Familiarity with packaging manufacturing processes and packaging materials.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Experience managing packaging development across global teams.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing packaging programs or packaging development within hardware or consumer products.
• Experience managing packaging development within NPI product development cycles.
• Strong cross-functional program management skills.
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena or similar).

Preferred

• Experience with consumer electronics or retail packaging programs.
• Understanding of packaging manufacturing processes and packaging materials.
• Experience managing packaging development across global teams.

Additional Information

• We’ve Got You Covered: Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Receive exclusive employee discounts.
• Employee Wellness Stipend: Receive a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Criminal Background Check: Successfully complete a Criminal Background Check upon hire.
• E-Verify Participation: Participate in E-Verify.

What to Do Next

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