Print Production Project Manager

The Fountain Group; Texas (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a seasoned Print Production Project Manager to support a fast-paced, agency-style creative environment. This internal-facing role centers on print production workflows (non-digital) and requires strong project coordination, timeline management, and ownership across cross-functional teams.

Location is Remote, must support PST hours, with a flexible schedule; 40 hours per week is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience within an advertising agency environment (required)
• Strong understanding of print production and advertising workflows
• Experience managing non-interactive, print-focused projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent agency experience
• Proficiency with: Workfront (required), ProofHQ / Workfront Proof (preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project / Advantage (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full agency lifecycle, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met
• Create, maintain, and update project timelines, schedules, and estimates
• Route print and non-interactive projects through digital workflow systems (Workfront / ProofHQ)
• Track and communicate project status, next steps, and risks to stakeholders
• Coordinate across creative, account, and production teams to ensure seamless execution
• Anticipate and resolve roadblocks, bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts
• Lead and maintain daily/weekly status reports and meetings
• Prioritize workload across multiple concurrent projects
• Forecast workload and assist with resource planning
• Ensure adherence to agency processes while identifying opportunities for improvement

Skills

Advertising Agency experience

Workfront knowledge

Print production background

Multiple projects management

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent agency experience

Tools

Workfront

ProofHQ / Workfront Proof

Microsoft Office

MS Project / Advantage

Job description

The Fountain Group is hiring for a prominent client.

Position: Print Production Project Manager

Location: Remote (Must support PST hours)
Schedule: Flexible; 40 hours not guaranteed

Duration: 24-month contract

Compensation: $49-$53/hour

Interview Process: 2 rounds

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Print Production Project Manager to support a fast-paced, agency-style creative environment. This role is heavily focused on print production workflows (non-digital) and requires strong project coordination, timeline management, and workflow ownership across cross-functional teams.

This is an internal-facing role that will work closely with creative, account, and production teams to ensure projects move efficiently through the agency lifecycle.

Top Skills Required

• Prior Advertising Agency experience (required)

• Workfront knowledge (required)

• Strong print production background (non-digital)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously

• Flexibility with hours (40 hours/week not guaranteed)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full agency lifecycle, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met

• Create, maintain, and update project timelines, schedules, and estimates

• Route print and non-interactive projects through digital workflow systems (Workfront / ProofHQ)

• Track and communicate project status, next steps, and risks to stakeholders

• Coordinate across creative, account, and production teams to ensure seamless execution

• Anticipate and resolve roadblocks, bottlenecks, and scheduling conflicts

• Lead and maintain daily/weekly status reports and meetings

• Prioritize workload across multiple concurrent projects

• Forecast workload and assist with resource planning

• Ensure adherence to agency processes while identifying opportunities for improvement

Core Competencies

• Ability to indirectly manage teams and drive accountability without direct authority

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks and provide solutions

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities

• Effective communication across all levels (Account Coordinators through VP-level stakeholders)

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience within an advertising agency environment (required)

• Strong understanding of print production and advertising workflows

• Experience managing non-interactive, print-focused projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent agency experience

• Proficiency with:

  • Workfront (required)

  • ProofHQ / Workfront Proof (preferred)

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • MS Project / Advantage (preferred)

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• You know the status of every project at all times

• You proactively identify and resolve workflow challenges before they escalated

• You keep teams aligned, accountable, and moving forward

• You ensure all deliverables are completed on time and within process

• You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced agency environment

Additional Details

• Travel: None required

• Distribution: US - Sales, Marketing & Communications