Project Manager

Matthews International Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging and brand experience company in London is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator/Project Manager. This role involves managing graphics and packaging projects, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills, knowledge of FMCG print processes, and exceptional organizational abilities. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of print in an FMCG environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG print processes and packaging materials.
• Experience/knowledge of working with FMCG brands.

Responsibilities

• Gather and manage new and updated graphics & packaging projects.
• Coordinate the pack change process for all projects.
• Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of FMCG print processes

Attention to detail

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with Adobe products

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Coordinator/Project Manager to join our team. You will act as a representative of SGK ensuring a first-class service is consistently provided with professionalism and enthusiasm while aligning with client culture. To show responsibility for delivering the highest quality product and ensuring the most efficient solutions are consistently supplied to the client.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering, managing and coordinating new and updated graphics & packaging projects for the client's brand portfolio.
• Coordinate the pack change process for all projects for the client, including packaging artwork, artwork amends, repro, proofs and all services provided by SGK.
• Manage and maintain project and job status trackers.
• Communicate key milestones and critical path timelines to all key stakeholders.
• Escalate any risks to critical path timelines as appropriate.
• Briefing & Approval Process: collate accurate briefs and submit to production centre; collate amends and brief to production centre; coordinate and lead pre-artwork meetings with support of the technical manager; advise on print and technical feasibility with support from the SGK Print Technical Team and Operational Teams; coordinate press attendance where applicable with the SGK Print Technical Team; ensure client requirements are understood and actions are taken to deliver high levels of service; support the control and development of brand consistency and print feasibility; obtain approval from relevant client departments before release of fully approved files.

Relationship Management

• Build, maintain and develop effective and positive working relationships across the client and print supply chain, becoming a trusted advisor and enabling first class service.
• Understand and reflect the client's culture in behaviour and working practices.
• Build and maintain an on-site relationship with the relevant marketing team and supporting departments with support from the designated Account Director.
• Represent SGK professionally at all times with all levels of client management, including project briefings and non-conformance investigations.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement within the client and SGK processes, and recommend robust actions in collaboration with Account Management and Operations Teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good knowledge of print in an FMCG environment is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and a logical approach.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG print processes and packaging materials to understand designer limitations and constraints.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Some experience/knowledge of Adobe products.
• Experience/knowledge of working with FMCG brands.

Personality/Work Style

• Proactive, self-starter; able to work independently/autonomously.
• Appreciates cultural sensitivities.
• Good listener with strong empathy skills.
• Strong process orientation.
• Capable and effective leader who fosters collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong and commanding presence to drive results for client demands.
• Excellent project manager who can navigate relationships at all levels within the client environment.

About SGK

SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company. With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.