USA_Project Manager - Level 3

Job Title:

Project Manager - Level 3

Location:

Avenel

NJ, 7059

Duration:

12 Months Role Purpose Provide hands-on, day-to-day program management to accelerate Advil HBL delivery by driving artwork/design-to-approval workflows, SKU-level coordination, and cross-functional alignment, while also helping to define and standardize best practices across the design-to-artwork process.

This role is critical to:

Reduce cycle time in design D2A Champs print execution Close coordination gaps across agencies, commercial, and supply chain Enable the team to manage ~110 SKUs with precision and speed (with initial focus on top 38 skus to minimize patchiness at top retailers) Core Responsibilities Artwork & Design Execution Management (Primary Focus) Lead end-to-end artwork workflow coordination from design finalization through approval and print readiness Run regular working sessions (e.g., daily/weekly reviews) with stakeholders (e.g., commercial, design partners) to: Review iterations Capture consolidated feedback Drive single-cycle feedback loops back to agencies Own annotation and review process for creative files (PDF markup, version tracking, approvals) Ensure design consistency across SKUs (e.g., packaging elements, visual standards) SKU-Level Program Management Manage execution at individual SKU level across ~110 SKUs, ensuring alignment to timelines and requirements Build and maintain detailed tracking tools (e.g., Excel/SharePoint trackers) including: Design status Approval status (CCAT, D2A, Champs) Readiness for print Linked with production timing Artwork catalog of documented final approved designs Develop and enforce SKU-level timelines aligned to production schedules, including gap identification where timelines are not yet defined D2A / Champs Workflow Coordination Coordinate handoffs across: CCAT approval D2A Champs Final approval Print Ensure all deliverables entering Champs are accurate, complete, and approval-ready Track progress and manage iterative loops to ensure final approved artwork reflects intended design Cross-Functional Integration (Commercial + Supply Chain) Act as integration layer between artwork and supply chain execution, ensuring: Alignment to production schedules Visibility to implications on order quantities and cutover timing Manage day-to-day issue resolution, including: Site-driven changes Pack specification updates Incremental design/production adjustments Issue & Change Management Identify, track, and resolve ongoing "small change" inflows (e.g., packaging updates, dieline changes, cap color corrections) Assess whether changes: Impact scope, timeline, or cost Require escalation or cross-functional alignment Drive decisions quickly to avoid delays in execution Coordination Across Agencies & Internal Teams Serve as central coordination point across: Agencies (Elmwood, Marks, Grit & Pearl, others) Commercial teams Design stakeholders Supply chain Consolidate and streamline communications to reduce fragmentation and iteration cycles Process Optimization & Best Practice Development Capture lessons learned and best practices from execution Provide input into development of a standardized "design artwork Champs" process Identify opportunities to: Reduce cycle time Improve quality at first pass Minimize rework across SKUs Role Scope & Operating Model operates as execution lead / workstream driver, partnering closely with: Commercial leads (e.g., Jessica Mele) for design decisions Design leads (e.g. Linda Espinoza) for design feedback loop Expected to: Handle day-to-day execution and coordination Enable leadership to stay focused on strategic oversight Key Deliverables SKU-level execution tracker (design approval print readiness -> production schedule) Daily Agency Standup Mtgs to review progress and/or feedback Weekly consolidated design review outputs & decisions with internal stakeholders Issue & change log (with resolution tracking) Process improvement recommendations / playbook Critical Success Metrics Reduction in design iteration cycles On-time delivery of artwork aligned to production timelines Clear SKU-level visibility and control Reduced rework and improved first-pass approval quality Stabilized and predictable D2A / Champs throughput Ideal Profile Strong hands-on PM with execution rigor (not just strategic oversight) Experience in artwork / packaging / design workflows Comfortable operating in high-volume SKU environments Detail-oriented with strong tracking, organization, and follow-up discipline Able to navigate ambiguity and evolving processes Timing & Urgency Target onboarding aligned to mid/late May transition (by ~May 22 contract timing) Immediate priority: maintain momentum while addressing D2A resource gap and execution pressure