Role Purpose
Responsible for gathering, managing, and coordinating new and updated graphics and packaging projects for the Client's brand portfolio. You will act as the project lead for packaging changes across the designated region, serving as the day-to-day contact for regulatory bodies, printers, and supporting agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- End-to-End Coordination: Manage the project lifecycle for artwork, repro, proofs, 3D renders, and mock-ups.
- Workflow Tracking: Maintain Project and Job Status Trackers and conduct audits of completed jobs.
- Timeline Oversight: Communicate key milestones and escalate any risks to the critical path timelines.
- Volume Forecasting: Initiate artwork volume forecasts with stakeholders and communicate requirements to the Production Centre.
- Quality Assurance: Lead quality investigations and review artwork rejection reasons to ensure excellence.
Briefing & Technical Support
- Lead Briefing Meetings: Coordinate and lead Pre-Artwork meetings and distribute minutes and actions.
- Information Management: Collate all necessary technical files and information to effectively brief the production center.
- Technical Liaison: Coordinate advisory on print and technical feasibility with the Print Management and Operational teams.
- Final Approval: Ensure all relevant client departments approve jobs before the release of final files.
Relationship & Process Management
- Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships across the client's supply chain as a trusted advisor.
- Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and recommend robust improvements to current working practices.
- Professional Representation: Always represent Propelis professionally at all levels within the client organization.
Candidate Requirements
Experience & Skills
- Professional Background: 35 years of project or account management experience.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience with FMCG brands and a strong understanding of print processes and packaging materials.
- Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office for data reporting; knowledge of Adobe products is preferred.
- Core Competencies: Excellent organizational skills, the ability to negotiate, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
Work Style & Personality
- Autonomy: A self-starter who can operate independently within an assigned office space without daily oversight.
- Resilience: High energy and flexibility to adapt to an evolving role and changing client needs.
- Communication: Strong listener with excellent communication skills to facilitate and drive results.
