Senior Project Manager (International/Packaging)

CGI • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager supports packaging strategy and development for an international restaurant chain, serving as a liaison between Packaging and International Restaurant Experience (IRE). The role gathers input from business stakeholders, assesses country-specific needs, translates strategic direction into packaging solutions, and synthesizes international packaging compliance requirements. It maintains a development pipeline to address needs at the appropriate time and evaluates how U.S. domestic packaging work may affect international restaurants.

The position also supports business analysis, project coordination, and communication across teams and time zones. It is based in Atlanta, Georgia, in a hybrid working environment. The stated U.S. compensation range is $79,600 to $176,300. CGI lists benefits for eligible professionals beginning on their first day of employment, including competitive compensation, insurance options, 401(k) and share purchase plan matching contributions, paid time off, paid parental leave, learning opportunities, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Requirements

• At least five years of packaging development experience.
• Understanding of packaging compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams, gather input, and manage competing priorities.
• Critical thinking skills and willingness to challenge existing processes to identify efficiencies and improve outcomes.
• Strategic mindset and ability to use facts and data to support business recommendations.
• Strong organizational, project management, and portfolio management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting to senior leaders.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Quick service restaurant (QSR) experience.
• Experience with the European Union regulatory landscape.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or other project management software.
• Proficiency in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Packaging and IRE, coordinating with stakeholders across international markets and time zones.
• Support strategic discussions and implement direction from the Packaging International Category Lead and IRE team regarding packaging changes and country needs.
• Gather and synthesize stakeholder input to identify requirements, considerations, dependencies, and potential impacts.
• Assess implications of U.S. domestic packaging work for international restaurants and communicate relevant considerations.
• Evaluate international packaging compliance needs, including applicable country requirements, and maintain a development pipeline to support compliance when needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional work, manage competing priorities, and proactively address obstacles to keep work moving forward.
• Develop fact- and data-informed recommendations that consider restaurant operators, customers, and business needs.
• Prepare and deliver clear updates and presentations to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Apply organizational, business analysis, project management, and portfolio management practices to support packaging initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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