Print Project Manager

Company Overview

The Imagine Group is an industry leader in visual communications, dedicated to creating high-quality marketing solutions that captivate and engage customers. Established for over 30 years, we strive to innovate and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

About the role

The Print Project Manager will oversee print and decor projects, ensuring they meet brand quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, creative teams, and suppliers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and communicate project objectives, requirements, and progress to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Manage day-to-day client communication and tactical aspects of multiple projects.
• Manage end-to-end print production process, including prepress, printing, finishing, and delivery.
• Work with various teams on display elements (ensuring details and coordination are aligned to meet client goals).
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to supervisor or account team that may affect performance, relationships, deliverables, quality, and job cost.
• Entry and upkeep of records of work performed, utilizing internal job tickets and tracking systems as needed.
• Support the Account Services team with campaign and project milestones.
• Review and submit project estimates.
• Oversee proofing and approval processes to guarantee accuracy and quality.
• Proactively identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including project schedules, status reports, and final deliverables.
• Follow company security policy and asset management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a project management or print production discipline.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (Microsoft Excel using pivot tables, v-lookups, x-lookups, etc. and Adobe).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of print production processes, materials, and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent project coordination skills.
• Well versed in premedia process for home.
• Proactive approach to identify and solve problems before they arise.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Creative, and internal production systems.
• Negotiating and supplier management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a project management or print production discipline.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (Microsoft Excel using pivot tables, v-lookups, x-lookups, etc. and Adobe).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of print production processes, materials, and techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent project coordination skills.
• Well versed in premedia process for home.
• Proactive approach to identify and solve problems before they arise.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Creative, and internal production systems.
• Negotiating and supplier management experience is a plus.

Skills

• Project management software and tools (Microsoft Excel using pivot tables, v-lookups, x-lookups, etc. and Adobe).
• Print production processes, materials, and techniques.
• Interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Project coordination skills.
• Premedia process for home.
• Problem identification and solution development.
• Detail orientation.
• Team collaboration.
• Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Creative, and internal production systems proficiency.
• Negotiation and supplier management experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• caregiver leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer/partner discounts.

Pay

The national pay range for this role is listed below. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location.

USD $51,000 - USD $69,000 Annual