Worldwide Packaging, Project Manager

HP•Vancouver, WA

11d

About The Position

The HP WW Packaging Team (part of HP Studio) is seeking an experienced project manager with a passion for marketing, design and technology to drive strategic and creative direction, and tactical execution for HP’s packaging, a key area for driving the HP brand and profitability. The Packaging Project Manager is someone who can step in and immediately use their experience to lead packaging identity while overseeing artwork execution. This producer will collaborate with a team of marketing professionals around the world, including creative agencies, global business units and regional marketing teams to ensure packaging design meets strategy and timelines.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, Packaging, or equivalent; with 5+ years of related experience
Advanced English Level (Mandatory)
Extreme attention to detail and strong design eye
Experience with the complexities of executing worldwide production
Collaborative attitude and eagerness to work with extensive, cross-functional teams
Proven track record of agency/client management
Expertise in working in virtual environments
Ability to manage and own multiple projects simultaneously
High level of tact and diplomacy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Understand the packaging workflow and process to ensure final released artwork complies and is in aligned with HP brand.
Lead artwork agency teams to execute NPI packaging while in adherence to packaging process and packaging requirements including regulatory, corporate brand, marketing, legal, counterfeit, translations, etc.
Lead packaging artwork strategy and evolution by driving design, messaging hierarchy, and associated customer insights testing
Manage WW artwork development and packaging production, from content creation and compilation, through review alignment, to final artwork hand-off to pre-press.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including WW Mktg, and Product BU to steer key packaging design decisions to optimize communication as a key customer touchpoint and move packaging and brand strategy forward.
Consult and provide strategic guidance for regional implementation of packaging design and change requests.
Be the packaging design expert, bringing industry insights, competitive landscape, and trends in support of the brand and to bolster the team’s expertise.
Assemble packaging content from multiple business units and international teams to create and regionalize package messaging and designs.
Assist in managing, development and maintenance of HP packaging brand standards.
Manage detailed budgets for packaging artwork development.
Maintain detailed records of projects in Workfront including status, daily project updates, documentation and delays.