Design Project Manager II

Veritiv • Montebello, CA

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About The Position

The Design Project Manager II manages packaging design and/or testing projects that support the company’s strategic business goals. The role contributes to business analysis and operational enhancements and collaborates with functional partners to take projects from concept through completion. It manages a portfolio of custom packaging solutions for the Veritiv Sales organization, coordinating resources, schedules, budgets, priorities, and communications with stakeholders. The position also uses reporting data to inform technical decisions, presents technical information internally and externally, and participates in client-facing meetings.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of related job experience.
• Intermediate-level experience with WorkFront.
• Intermediate knowledge of packaging materials and processes, including corrugate; fiberboard/rigid box; molded pulp; plastics (films, thermoforms, molded); foam (molded/fabricated); wood; metal; labels/adhesives; and litho/offset, flexo, and digital printing.
• Intermediate understanding of design principles, including packaging, retail and e-commerce design, and retail display and fixture design.
• Intermediate understanding of project management methodologies and best practices, reporting analytics, and industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize activities of varying complexity, manage multiple projects, work under pressure, adapt to sudden changes, and work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills.
• Experience providing leadership to others on work-related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experience interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience planning, managing, and organizing resources within short- and medium-term timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce.com or another CRM.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project management of custom packaging solution projects for the Veritiv Sales organization and manage resources to meet objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Apply project management best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution, identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Generate and interpret reporting data and use it to support and communicate technical decisions.
• Manage programs, schedules, and budgets according to project scope and business priorities; adjust assignments and deadlines as needed.
• Communicate milestone and deliverable status, dependencies, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Develop and present technical presentations for internal and external audiences and participate in client-facing meetings.
• Collaborate with other project managers and functional managers to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Manage design initiatives to meet client briefs and align design-driven solutions with business opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
• Health savings account.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.
• Other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

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