Packaging Engineering Project Manager

Project Orchestration & Timeline ManagementCreate and manage project timelines, maintaining up-to-date trackers in a shared location for cross-functional visibility. Lead cross-functional meetings, fostering collaboration and driving consensus. Proactively identify and escalate potential project risks. Execute packaging tasks for new projects of low complexity, maintaining efficiency and attention to detail. Drive adherence to key dates across Marketing, Operations, and Suppliers. Maintain open communication and alignment with key stakeholders. Implement sustainable practices in decoration and color development, supporting client's sustainability goals. Recommend cost-effective decoration solutions during project conception that maintain high perceived value.Color Expertise & DevelopmentWork closely with Marketing to define product concepts and color targets aligned with the brand. Collaborate with suppliers to develop colors and artwork, ensuring high quality and technical feasibility. Demonstrate a strong understanding of color science and assess color matching across various materials.Quality Assurance & Risk MitigationRaise awareness of the impact of development decisions on the Industrial Budget, particularly production color sample costs and on-site press approvals. Ensure zero first reception rejections due to missing color standards or defect panoplies. Conduct thorough risk analyses of decoration briefs. Provide support during press approvals to ensure compliance with quality standards and aesthetic consistency. Achieve the highest perceived value decoration at the lowest possible cost.Packaging ExecutionExecute packaging tasks for new projects of low complexity. Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)RequirementsMinimum 3 years' experience in proven package development and/or color development project management preferably in the cosmetics, consumer goods or related field. Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline a plus. Proficient PC skills – Excel / PowerPoint. Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), to be able to interact effectively with all levels of our organization and our suppliers. Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials, and information. Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies. Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross functional partners.