Project Manager - Special Packaging & Media

Smurfit Westrock•Carol Stream, IL

2d•$85,125 - $141,875•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Project Manager for their Special Packaging and Media team. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects, partnering with sales teams to support profitable growth, and delivering effective packaging solutions. The Project Manager will develop a deep understanding of the business, coordinate projects across a diverse team, and leverage operational knowledge to collaborate across functions and manage supplier relationships. The position requires managing projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring timely completion, meeting customer expectations, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role also involves analyzing sales and project performance to drive improvements and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the packaging industry, manufacturing processes, and print specifications.
Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated experience developing and delivering customer-focused solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility across all levels of an organization.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities accurately and effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Salesforce, with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate cross-functional teams to resolve challenges.
Must be based at Carol Stream, Illinois’ work location and be willing to travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of the Special Packaging/Media business and coordinate projects across a diverse project management team, including scoping, estimating, design development and execution.
Leverage strong operational and business knowledge to collaborate effectively across functions, manage third-party supplier relationships, resolve issues, and deliver successful customer outcomes.
Manage projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, meeting customer expectations, and maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain strong knowledge of Smurfit Westrock capabilities and pricing to resolve customer inquiries.
Develop innovative packaging and media solutions in partnership with Sales, aligning proposals with customer requirements, budgets, production capabilities, and business objectives.
Analyze sales, margin, and project performance using tools such as SFDC and QlikView to drive improvements, support positive financial results, and identify upselling and revenue growth opportunities.