Project Manager 2

SGS & Co; Coimbatore; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent design and production firm in Coimbatore is looking for an experienced professional to manage client relationships and oversee multiple projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the design or production art industry, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include consulting with clients, managing key accounts, and ensuring quality in the artwork development process. A high school diploma is required, with some college preferred. The role involves independent work and project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, print, or production art industry required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients during artwork development.
• Manage key accounts and respond to client queries promptly.
• Lead relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in process improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership and management

Proofreading skills

Communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Some college/associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Consult with On‑Site Personnel and/or Client during the artwork development and pre‑press execution.
• Run and/or attend any pre‑production meetings (or other meetings), when feasible, per On‑Site Personnel’s/Sales request or request of the Client for high complexity projects.
• Manage key accounts.
• Respond in a timely manner to Clients.
• Lead and manage relationships with our Client(s) and internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate artwork issues with the client as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to requests of Client/On‑Site Personnel/Sales and others.
• Document all critical and pertinent information that may impact quality.
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.
• Verify technical supplied data is correct to supplied art.
• Manage project timelines and simultaneously manage multiple projects when required.
• Communicate received and shipped art to On‑Site Personnel/Sales and perform user functionality in a Client’s database used for tracking artwork projects.
• Understand the Client’s process (deliverables, rework).
• Communicate issues to Management.
• Order entry (ensure orders are complete and concise when delivered to production).
• Understand all aspects of production and manufacturing.
• Create and update price matrices based on client needs.
• May provide training and guidance to junior Project Managers.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some college/associate’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred.
• Experience in the design, print or production art industry.
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
• Proofreading skills required.
• Ability to work independently.