Our client in the agency space is looking for a packaging PM to join their team!
Title: Project Manager (packaging)
Type: contract- 40 hours/week
Duration: ongoing
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Onsite: 2 days/week
Rate: $30-35/hr
About the role: We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Packaging Project Manager to support the development, production, and delivery of packaging across multiple brands and product lines. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally with design, procurement, marketing, and operations teams to help bring packaging projects from concept to completion — ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
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Project Coordination:
Support the end-to-end management of packaging projects, from design kickoff through production and delivery.
Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with internal teams (creative, marketing, product development, supply chain) and external vendors to manage workflows and approvals.
Communicate updates, changes, and feedback to ensure smooth progress between departments.
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Vendor Management:
Assist with sourcing, quoting, and managing packaging suppliers.
Support sample reviews and quality checks to confirm specifications and brand consistency.
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Documentation & Tracking:
Maintain accurate project documentation, production schedules, and status reports.
Update project management tools and systems to reflect current project stages.
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Quality & Compliance:
Support packaging testing, proofing, and compliance processes to meet brand and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Project Management, Design, Marketing, or related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in packaging development, production, or project coordination (internship experience counts).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Clear communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday, Smartsheet).
- Interest in sustainability, materials, and innovative packaging design is a plus.
