Creative Project Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper • New York, NY

2d • $62,500 - $98,000

About The Position

The Creative Project Manager is an individual contributor on Keurig Dr Pepper’s Print Production team in Marketing. The role manages packaging and point-of-sale (POS) creative work from kickoff through production handoff, connecting brand, creative, agency, production, and cross-functional partners. The position calls for strong creative project management experience, practical print production knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive, focused approach to moving work forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years of project management experience in a creative environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing creative development across packaging, POS, retail, shopper marketing, or related print-based asset types.
• Working knowledge of the creative process, including concept development, design review, adaptation, mechanical production, proofing, prepress, and final file release.
• Strong understanding of project scope, timeline development, task management, resource coordination, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging and POS creative projects from kickoff and resource assignment through final production handoff, following established workflows and standards.
• Build and maintain schedules for key milestones, including kickoffs, creative reviews, stakeholder approvals, mechanical development, prepress, proofing, and release.
• Keep work moving according to the approved plan and document changes to scope, timing, resources, and requirements.
• Coordinate with Brand Marketing, external agencies, Print Production, and other partners to clarify ownership, deadlines, and next steps.
• Identify blockers and at-risk deliverables early, communicate them in appropriate forums, and help secure support to mitigate risk.
• Ensure project information and responsibilities transfer seamlessly from Project Management to Production and vendor partners when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate project plans, task assignments, weekly status reports, decisions, approvals, and financial documentation in approved tools.
• Complete high-quality work on time and on budget across multiple concurrent projects.
• Communicate clearly and promptly in meetings, one-to-one conversations, status updates, and written documentation.
• Uphold team processes for scheduling, task management, approvals, and documentation, and suggest practical improvements when gaps are identified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Annual performance bonus, subject to eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level