Hybrid Packaging Project Manager for FMCG Launches

Prospex Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospex Recruitment is seeking a Packaging Project Manager in Welwyn Garden City. The role supports a mostly home-based setup with a weekly office visit, coordinating end-to-end packaging projects and ensuring on-time delivery per client requirements.

You will manage documentation, invoicing cycles, and cross-functional collaboration, maintaining stakeholder alignment and handling project risks with proactive reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, with ability to manage external stakeholders.
• Packaging agency experience, preferably FMCG/retail accounts.
• Experience in artwork and reprographic services; understanding of artwork/print tech is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm and composure under pressure.
• Professional and presentable.
• Reliable team player.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assigned projects end to end.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including financial tasks.
• Ensure accurate monthly invoicing and monitor costs/aged debt.
• Lead stakeholders through all process steps and ensure SLAs are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams and build client relationships.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders and client throughout project.
• Provide daily reporting on risks and challenges.
• Attend project-related meetings as required.
• Create and manage micro-paths aligned to client launch schedule.
• Provide workload projections and support artwork/pre-press queries.
• Escalate issues to Business Unit Director/Head of Operations.

Skills

Project management

Packaging experience

Artwork reprographics

Communication

Organization

Under pressure

Professional appearance

Team player

Computer literacy

Job description

Prospex Recruitment is seeking a Packaging Project Manager in Welwyn Garden City. The role supports a mostly home-based setup with a weekly office visit, coordinating end-to-end packaging projects and ensuring on-time delivery per client requirements.

You will manage documentation, invoicing cycles, and cross-functional collaboration, maintaining stakeholder alignment and handling project risks with proactive reporting.