This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
The partner is looking for a Project Manager Lead based in United States.
Responsibilities
Manage client artwork files within artwork management and digital asset management systems, ensuring assets are accurate, properly organized, consistently tagged, and archived throughout the project lifecycle.
Upload, track, and maintain artwork assets while troubleshooting issues within workflow and DAM systems and providing training or support to internal and external users.
Apply client-specific style guides and brand guidelines to ensure packaging artwork remains accurate, consistent, and aligned with established standards.
Act as the primary point of contact between clients and production teams, clearly communicating project requirements, timelines, feedback, priorities, and changes to all relevant stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, coordinate artwork approvals and revisions, and ensure deliverables remain on schedule and meet agreed quality standards.
Organize and lead client meetings and presentations while providing regular project status updates to internal stakeholders and client packaging design operations teams.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, documentation, and tracking systems while prioritizing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Identify project risks and operational issues early, coordinate appropriate solutions, and maintain momentum through final delivery.
Review packaging layouts and supplied data to ensure compliance with brand guidelines, technical specifications, and project requirements before production begins.
Serve as a brand guardian by maintaining client-specific nuances, brand assets, processes, and standards that support consistency across production activities.
Conduct daily system and project reviews, ensuring order entries are complete, accurate, and sufficiently detailed before production begins.
Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflow efficiency, share client preferences, and support consistent execution across the broader production network.
Maintain accurate CRM data and provide weekly status reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Support audits, manufacturer reviews, distribution tracking, pricing updates, workflow adjustments, and broader process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
Bring 3–5+ years of experience in project management, artwork production, packaging production, or a related field.
Have a strong understanding of artwork production processes, workflows, approvals, and quality requirements.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Be highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving, customer service, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Be proficient with project management software, workflow systems, CRM platforms, and other productivity tools.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Experience with packaging, printing, or life sciences environments is preferred.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Experience with redlining and reviewing artwork or technical files is an advantage.
PMP certification or an equivalent project management credential is preferred.
Fluency in additional EMEA languages is a plus but is not required.
Conditions
Annual salary range of $50,000–$60,000 USD.
Fully remote position within the United States.
Remote eligibility across multiple U.S. states, with some exceptions.
Flexible, project-based Flex Force work arrangement.
Training and development opportunities within a global marketing services and technology environment.