Sr Project Manager

**SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.**

The Sr Project Manager manages all aspects of projects/programs assigned. This role acts as a conduit for all project information to ensure the meeting of all critical delivery, quality, and pricing expectations as well as meeting profit margin goals. They are responsible for gathering all project related requirements, processing that information and establishing a plan, confirming the cost structure, producing a schedule, establishing project structure, understanding the requirements and overseeing the execution of the plan.

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Coordinates client-specific projects throughout the lifecycle, including estimate creation, selection of appropriate projects and sub-projects, assignment of resources, monitoring project progress, and generation of the client/project invoice.

Translates client requests and requirements into detailed, and sometimes technical, instructions for project teams.

Partners with the client, the team to resolve identified project issues.

Ensures accurate and timely invoices are generated by maintaining correct project details and supporting evidence, including change orders and rework, throughout the project lifecycle.

Partners with Client Integration and the team to ensure a smooth transition for new clients; attend pre-integration and planning meetings as needed.

Participates in cross-functional teams to develop and/or adapt processes, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, speed, quality, etc.

Provides solutions for business-related issues and situations and generate specific plans that achieve objectives.

Manages and balances marketing budgets to maximize Return on Investment (ROI) and drive incremental sales.

Provides expertise on customer pricing and promotional planning.

Explore opportunities to grow the business with clients handled.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops

Supports the Company’s profitability efforts by managing efficient, accurate, and timely coordination of the assigned project activities.

Supports the team in its effort to increase revenue through selling additional products and services across the business portfolio.

Participates in the development of innovative proposals to capture both account growth and new business opportunities.

Ensures the meeting of volume and revenue targets for each account.

Builds new relationships and nurturing existing relationships with internal and external clients.

Serves as the main day-to-day contact on current projects for clients, suppliers, external partners, and the Account team; provides timely responses to all inquiries.

Participates in meetings with clients and internal teams to identify adequate new services/offerings to meet clients’ evolving needs as required etc.

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred

6+ years previous account management experience in a Creative Design Agency, Market Research firm similar consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management(from conception to completion), & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.