Print Project Manager

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Company: Spanx, Inc.
Location: Atlanta, GA

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Overview:[

At SPANX, we believe in the whole person. We listen. We empower. We invent, innovate and iterate with one goal in mind: to make the world a better place… one butt at a time! You have an amazingly dynamic life and your career is one piece of the puzzle – we hope you will become a big piece of ours.
In 2000, Sara Blakely had a party to go to, a pair of white pants and a struggle to find the right undergarments. So, she cut the feet out of her control-top pantyhose, creating a smooth canvas to wear under her clothes. Through sheer tenacity and a strong belief in herself, she revitalized the hosiery industry and created a new category. Since her original invention of footless pantyhose, SPANX has created thousands of other products – all centered around creating wardrobe solutions and empowering customers to look and feel their best. We dream big, think forward and give back. We challenge the status quo and aim high. We hustle hard, but we never take ourselves too seriously… because where’s the fun in that?

]Responsibilities:


About the Role
The Traffic Manager is the central contact point for all print project work that flows through the Creative team. This individual is vital to the success of Spanx by keeping the company on track from start to finish. The ideal candidate will be passionate about every type of printing, including large web projects, point-of-sale, packaging, advertising specialties, print ads, trade show support and everything in-between. Responsible for creating detailed schedules and setting deadlines for various stages of a given project, while coordinating cross-functionally to ensure all departments involved are in-line with the expectations. The desire and ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment is critical in this role.


You’ll love it because you will
  • Be a cross functional problem solver, ready to support by identifying areas of need, with well thought out and executable solutions. The Project Manager will be a cross-functional ally!
  • Be the backbone of the success of all print projects by ensuring a quality output is delivered on-time
  • Be the person everyone comes to find solutions to hard problems
  • Develop scheduled timelines
  • Distribute assignments to creative teams and other departments ensuring work flows efficiently, while keeping everyone on task and projects on deadline, handling the logistics and keeping all parties updated on the progress
  • Meet with clients to learn more about new project details and give progress updates on existing projects, communicating any issues
  • Manage relationships with print vendors and professional services
  • Upload final production files to printers and manage circulation of proofs and print deadlines
  • Monitor projects and workloads, adjusting assignments and deadlines accordingly, while communicating proactively to all involved
  • Maintain job files
  • Create and refine processes to improve productivity, tracking, and data gathering
  • Work with freelancers and contractors and ensure they have the resources needed for their jobs
  • Keep in contact with all departments regarding current deadline status and any issues that may need attention
  • Be a jovial task master bringing solutions and joy to all projects

Qualifications:


We require…
  • 5 years in a project management role with a track record of managing changing projects with intense deadlines
  • 3-5 years print production experience (catalog, giftables,retail signage etc.)
  • Impeccable follow-thru & communication skills
  • Exceptional relationship management
  • Ability to create new processes and identify process flaws
  • Ability to function in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Proficiency in project management software (Asana, Airtable etc.)