Artwork PMO Professional

Capgemini; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Navi Mumbai is seeking an Artwork Planning Lead to oversee packaging artwork projects from design to print production. With 10+ years in artwork management within a CPG environment, you will guide cross-functional teams including marketing, design, RD, and supply chain to ensure timely delivery.

You will coordinate with agencies and printers, set project agendas, track milestones, and mentor junior specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or project management is required.
• 10+ years of artwork management, packaging, or project management experience in CPG/FMCG.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate packaging artwork projects from design to print production.
• Serve as liaison between marketing, design, RD, regulatory, supply chain, and external agencies.
• Set agendas and define cross-functional responsibilities from start to finish.
• Facilitate regular communications to align objectives and deliverables.
• Maintain project records, track milestones, and report progress to leadership.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior artwork planning leads and coordinators.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Marketing knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, project management, or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Jira

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Artwork Planning Lead is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple packaging artwork projects, from design through to print production, for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. With over 10 years of experience and a strong background in project management, this individual will lead cross-functional meetings to align priorities, allocate resources effectively, and enhance artwork management efficiency.

This role requires the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including RD, Sourcing, Supply, Design, and Operations, to ensure the successful delivery of new products to market. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing artwork development and the production process within a CPG company or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the multiple packaging artwork projects from design through to print package.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (marketing, design, RD, regulatory, supply chain) and external stakeholders (agencies, printers, suppliers).
• Sets agenda, and clearly defines cross-functional responsibilities from project start to completion.
• Facilitate regular communication to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date records of project progress using project management tools and spreadsheets. This includes tracking milestones, deliverables, and any deviations from the original plan.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, or delays in the artwork development process and implement solutions to mitigate them.
• Compile regular artwork project reports that highlight progress, challenges, and solutions. Communicate these findings to seniors and cross-functional teams to keep everyone informed and engaged.
• Manage feedback loops, consolidating inputs to minimize iterations and maintain efficiency.
• Act as a mentor/coach for associate artwork planning leads and planning coordinators.

Your Profile

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, project management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end process of artwork, printing and digital assets creation in a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) environment
• 10+ years of experience in artwork management, packaging, or project management within a CPG or FMCG environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment across multiple functions (marketing, RD, sourcing, design external agencies and operations)
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or Jira is crucial for tracking tasks, deadlines, and progress.
• Familiarity in artwork and design software is beneficial; while direct design involvement is not required, a basic understanding of platforms like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) can enhance communication with creative teams.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Highly collaborative, with strong experience working with Global Local stakeholders
• Possess functional knowledge of marketing, branding and new product development
• Excellent interpersonal, written verbal communication skills