Senior Project Manager, Packaging

Role Overview

• Lead end-to-end packaging projects for La Colombe, including retail packaging, limited editions, seasonal launches, and co-brand initiatives
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking for multiple concurrent projects
• Anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively troubleshoot issues to keep projects on track
• Track and manage budgets, costs, and vendor timelines
• Serve as the central point of contact for all La Colombe packaging projects
• Partner with Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, and external vendors to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Facilitate clear communication and status updates across teams and stakeholders
• Support creative leadership in evaluating feasibility and prioritizing initiatives
• Manage relationships with external packaging vendors and co-packers
• Ensure mechanicals, dielines, artwork, and proofs meet technical, regulatory, and brand standards
• Coordinate approvals and ensure packaging is production-ready for print or manufacturing
• Establish and refine processes and workflows for packaging project management
• Maintain accurate project documentation, version control, and tracking systems
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce risk

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of project management experience, preferably in CPG or consumer packaged goods
• Experience managing packaging projects from concept through production
• Strong understanding of packaging types, dielines, print specifications, materials, and labeling requirements
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with vendors, designers, and production partners
• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, Basecamp, Workfront, or similar)
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
• Fertility assistance
• Childcare assistance
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay
• Wellness resources including employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access, and monthly wellness newsletter
• 120 hours of paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time off