Principal Design Program Manager, International Packaging

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Design Program Manager, International Packaging to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This role will shape global design operations for packaging, establishing the standards and frameworks that support scalable execution across regions. The position will act as a subject matter expert for packaging program management, partnering closely with design leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve prioritization, visibility, and decision-making. It is well suited for someone who can balance creative intent, compliance considerations, and production realities while driving strong timelines and reducing risk. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually Responsibilities Establish global design operation standards and frameworks for future design program managers. Serve as the subject matter expert for global packaging program management, advising leadership and teams. Design and implement a global prioritization framework for decision-making. Create mechanisms to present tradeoffs to leaders proactively. Lead end-to-end packaging program management across multiple regions, ensuring timeline integrity and risk visibility. Develop compliance knowledge and integrate checkpoints into the creative process. Collaborate with designers to protect creative intent throughout production. Qualifications 8-10+ years in design program management or creative operations, preferably in healthcare or regulated packaging environments. Proven ability to build processes from the ground up and thrive in ambiguity. Extensive experience managing packaging programs from inception to production. Demonstrated influence in shaping team operations beyond individual projects. Experience designing effective prioritization frameworks that stakeholders adopt. Cross-disciplinary knowledge in industrial design, structural packaging, and color management. Proficient with project management tools like Asana and Airtable, and familiar with Figma. Benefits Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days. Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) available. 401k benefits with employer matching contributions. Offsite team retreats to foster team bonding. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.