Position: Packaging Project Manager Location: Southend-On-Sea Hours: 8AM - 5PM Salary: DOE Role Summary for a Packaging Project Manager: Keep key documentation up to date at all times including the management of financial tasks. Ensure that accurate and timely invoicing (monthly cycle) is processed through agreed client processes and that any cost issues and aged debt is monitored and escalated to resolution quickly. Understand and follow all agreed process steps at all stages whilst leading other stakeholders through the process. Ensure SLA's are met and briefs are accurate and communicated clearly. Work closely with internal teams to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the client by working as a liaison between all stakeholders. Ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with project risks and challenges through daily reporting. Attend all project related meetings where relevant. Create and manage micro critical paths according to client launch schedule. Ensure accurate workload activity projections which are updated and reported on every week. Be a consultant for the client on all aspects of artwork and pre-press and support internal teams with query resolution. Escalate any issues to the Business Unit Director and/or the Head of Operations. Desired Skills, Qualities and Experience: Excellent organisational & time management skills. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to prioritise your own workload against critical path deadlines. Creation and management of both client relationships and internal team relationships. Able to use Microsoft applications, particularly Excel. Qualifications/Requirements for a Packaging Project Manager: 2 years relevant experience of artwork and reprographic services with a solid understanding of the technical aspects of artwork and print would be advantageous. 2 years experience of project management - able to demonstrate management at a project level of external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills - speaking to a variety of key stakeholders at varying levels within the business. Excellent organisation skills - effectively manage multiple projects and their relevant stakeholders simultaneously. Enthusiasm and composure under pressure - a 'can do' attitude looking at challenging situations with a calm and optimistic approach and to outwardly champion the process to all areas of the business. Professional and presentable - to be comfortable in a client facing role in an on site fast paced retail environment. If you are interested in this role, please apply today! For more information, please call Olivia on 020 8051 3908