Senior Project Manager, Packaging & Media Solutions

Smurfit Westrock Company; Carol Stream, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of Special Packaging and Media projects from proposal to delivery. You will partner with Sales across Media, Spirits, Beauty, and other units to drive profitable growth and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role requires coordinating across teams, managing suppliers, and delivering solutions on time. You will analyze project performance with SFDC and QlikView, leverage packaging knowledge, and ensure customer

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred with 5+ years PM experience.
• Knowledge of packaging industry and print specs.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and Salesforce.
• Based in Carol Stream, IL; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of Special Packaging/Media and coordinate projects.
• Collaborate across functions, manage third-party suppliers, resolve issues, and deliver outcomes.
• Manage projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring on-time solutions and clear communication.
• Maintain knowledge of capabilities and pricing to respond to inquiries.
• Develop innovative packaging/media solutions with Sales, aligning with budgets and objectives.
• Analyze sales, margins, and project performance using SFDC and QlikView.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of Special Packaging and Media projects from proposal to delivery. You will partner with Sales across Media, Spirits, Beauty, and other units to drive profitable growth and maintain strong customer relationships.

The role requires coordinating across teams, managing suppliers, and delivering solutions on time. You will analyze project performance with SFDC and QlikView, leverage packaging knowledge, and ensure customer