Temporary Project Manager 2

About the role

Temporary, remote Project Manager 2 position supporting key accounts in the execution phase of client production needs. Facilitates packaging artwork production, communicates with design firms, printers, engravers, on‑site personnel/sales and clients to ensure printability, maintains Propelis’ relationship with the client, coordinates packaging production via job instructions and schedules, uses order entry system, and serves as primary resource for on‑site personnel, sales and production departments. Role is full‑time, remote (US‑based, with certain state restrictions).

Responsibilities

• Consult with on‑site personnel and/or client during artwork development and pre‑press execution
• Attend pre‑production meetings (or other meetings) when feasible, per request
• Respond timely to client inquiries
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with clients, design firms, engravers and printers
• Communicate artwork issues to client and internal/external stakeholders
• Document critical information that may impact quality
• Participate in process improvement efforts and production meetings
• Verify technical supplied data matches supplied artwork
• Manage project timelines
• Communicate received and shipped art to on‑site personnel/sales and use client’s tracking database
• Understand client’s deliverables and rework process
• Communicate issues to management
• Ensure order entry is complete and concise for production

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; some college/associate’s degree preferred
• 2‑5 years’ experience preferred
• Previous experience as a CSR in the print industry preferred
• Experience in design, print or production art industry
• Full comprehension of work instructions and business memos
• Proofreading skills required
• Ability to work independently after initial training

Skills

• Strong communication and relationship‑building
• Project coordination and timeline management
• Attention to detail and proofreading
• Proficiency with order entry systems and client tracking databases
• Ability to adapt plans when colleagues are absent

Pay

The U.S. pay range for this position is $43,000 USD – $53,000 USD annually.

Schedule

Full‑time.