Principal Design Program Manager

Job Summary

As a full-time remote Principal Design Program Manager for International Packaging, the successful candidate will establish global design operations standards, manage complex packaging programs across multiple regions, and drive organizational prioritization frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and establish global standards for design operations, serving as the subject matter authority on packaging program management
• Lead end-to-end program execution for packaging and print graphics across various regions, ensuring timeline integrity and risk visibility
• Develop compliance checkpoints and translate regulatory requirements into actionable creative briefs for design and legal teams

Required Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in design program management or creative operations, particularly in healthcare or regulated packaging environments
• Proven ability to build processes from scratch and influence organizational operations beyond individual programs
• Expertise in managing packaging programs from kickoff to press check, with a focus on identifying potential pitfalls
• Experience designing and implementing prioritization frameworks that are adopted by stakeholders
• Cross-disciplinary fluency in industrial design, structural packaging, and color management, with proficiency in PM tools such as Asana and Google Suite