Project Manager

Collabera; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Collabera Hartford is seeking a Print Production Senior Consultant to lead the planning, estimating and delivery of all print production activities. You will oversee competitive bids and negotiations with printers, ensuring production schedules, quality control and timely delivery of institutional marketing materials in alignment with budget constraints.

The role requires strong vendor management, cost analysis, and documentation discipline, plus the ability to manage multiple projects across

Qualifications

• Print Production Expertise and background in four-color publications.
• Knowledge of paper types, printing processes and techniques.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently.
• Solid analytical and computer skills for cost tracking and QA.
• Attention to detail and timeliness in all deliverables.
• Clear and proactive communication with stakeholders and vendors.
• Managing multiple projects across media from concept to production.
• Comfort in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience in commercial printing industries.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: ensure adherence to production timelines.
• Project Management: manage order and production process and document control with vendors.
• Vendor Management: maintain relationships with printers for quality, cost, and timely output.
• Cost Analysis: develop cost analysis and quality assurance.
• Specification Development: create specs with vendors and negotiate pricing.
• Quality Assurance: manage proofs and maintain quality standards.
• Supply Chain Coordination: address issues with customers and vendors.
• Budget Management: secure approvals and track actual costs vs estimates.
• Innovation: research vendor and technology advancements for better delivery.
• Packaging Solutions: develop packaging, fulfillment and postal options with cost analysis.
• Deadline Adherence: meet all printing and production deadlines.
• Records Management: maintain document storage and retention policies.
• Process Improvement: update workflows to boost efficiency.

Skills

Print production expertise

Paper and printing knowledge

Communication and negotiation

Creative problem-solving

Analytical and technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multi-project management

Adaptability

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: PRINT PRODUCTION SENIOR CONSULTANT

Location: Hartford, CT 06183

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range: $45/hr - $50/hr

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

Job Description

Summary

• The Print Production Manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the planning, estimating and delivery of all print production activities.
• This includes overseeing competitive bids and negotiations with vendors, ensuring the production and delivery of institutional marketing materials and printed media.
• The position ensures that all projects stay within budget, adhere to stringent quality control standards, and meet postal regulations when applicable.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key as this role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, often necessitating quick decision-making and adjustments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Ensures the team's adherence to critical production timelines.
• Project Management: manages the order and production process for the customer, completing and archiving all necessary documentation and fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency with vendors.
• Vendor Management: Manages relationships with printers to guarantee high-quality, cost-effective, and timely production. Collaborates with vendors to continuously improve production solutions.
• Cost Analysis: Develops proficiency in cost analysis and quality assurance, driving efficiency and value.
• Specification Development: Collaborates with vendors to create specifications for new components and negotiates favorable pricing structures.
• Quality Assurance: Oversees the processing and tracking of mock-ups, prototypes, and printer proofs with vendors to customers, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Communicates supply chain issues to customers and coordinates effective solutions.
• Budget Management: Obtains approvals on budgeting, forecasting, and tracks actual product costs against proposed estimates.
• Innovation: Conducts research on vendor and technology advancements and delivery options, fostering innovation in production processes.
• Packaging Solutions: Collaborates with the team and vendors to develop packaging, fulfillment, and postal solutions while conducting costing analyses.
• Deadline Adherence: Ensures that all printing and production deadlines are met consistently.
• Records Management: Oversees document storage and physical record retention, ensuring compliance with retention policies.
• Process Improvement: Develops, documents, and updates department policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Print Production Expertise: Proficient in the print production process, particularly in the context of four-color publications.
• Paper and Printing Knowledge: Well-versed in various papers, printing processes, and techniques.
• Communication and Negotiation: Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to creatively solve problems and overcome challenges.
• Analytical and Technical Proficiency: Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness.
• Effective Communication: Ability to keep superiors and team members informed.
• Multi-Project Management: Proficient at prioritizing workloads and managing multiple projects from concept to production across various media.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Industry Experience: Experience in commercial printing industries.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) year’s relative experience in a marketing and/or agency or publishing, printer, project management or supply chain management environment may be considered.