Design Project Manager II

Veritiv Corp; Atlanta (GA); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Profit-sharing program

Paid time off

Parental bonding time

Job summary

Veritiv Corp in Canada seeks a Design Project Manager to oversee packaging design initiatives from concept to completion. You will coordinate resources, apply best practices, and generate data-driven reports to guide technical decisions and stakeholder communication.

The role requires 3-5 years of related experience and a Bachelor's Degree preferred. Expect collaboration across teams, client-facing engagements, and a focus on design-driven solutions for packaging and retail displays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Support project management portfolio for custom packaging solutions for Veritiv Sales and manage resources.
• Apply best practices and standards to project execution and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Generate and interpret reporting data to support technical decisions.
• Manage schedules and budgets; adjust assignments by business priorities.
• Communicate milestone status, deliverables, dependencies, risks to stakeholders.
• Develop and present technical presentations; participate in client meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

People skills

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WorkFront

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose: Our Design Project Manager is responsible for project managing packaging design and/or testing opportunities to support the company's strategic business goals. This role will aid in business analysis, operational enhancements and will collaborate with their functional partners to work through projects from concept to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Support project management portfolio for custom packaging solutions in support of the Veritiv Sales organization and manage resources needed to reach objectives in an effective and efficient manner.
• Utilize best practices techniques and standards throughout the entire project execution and identify opportunities and solutions to improve efficiencies.
• Generate and interpret reporting data and uses data to support and communicate technical decisions.
• Manage programs to maintain schedules and budgets according to project scope and manage schedule based on business priorities, adjusting assignments and deadlines accordingly.
• Communicate to stakeholders the status of milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks/issues.
• Develop and present technical presentations for internal and external communication and engages in client-facing meetings.
• Collaborate with other PMs and Functional Managers to ensure best utilization of resources.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Intermediate-level software program experience: WorkFront.
• Intermediate knowledge of packaging materials: Corrugate. Fiberboard/Rigid Box. Molded Pulp. Plastics (Films, thermoforms, molded). Foam (Molded/fabricated). Wood. Metal. Labels/Adhesives. Printing (Litho/Offset, Flexo, Digital).
• Intermediate understanding of: Design principles (including packaging design, retail and e-commerce design, retail display and fixture design). Project management methodologies and best practices. Reporting analytics. Industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
• Proven experience managing design initiatives to meet the client brief.
• Ability to plan/prioritize activities of varying complexity.
• Ability to understand a business opportunity and how to align design-driven solutions to it.
• Ability to build trust with the team and partners.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.