Chobani

Senior Project Manager, Packaging

Chobani

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $121,000 - $190,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end packaging projects for La Colombe, including retail packaging, limited editions, seasonal launches, and co-brand initiatives
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone tracking for multiple concurrent projects
  • Anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks, and proactively troubleshoot issues to keep projects on track
  • Track and manage budgets, costs, and vendor timelines
  • Serve as the central point of contact for all La Colombe packaging projects
  • Partner with Design, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production, and external vendors to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Facilitate clear communication and status updates across teams and stakeholders
  • Support creative leadership in evaluating feasibility and prioritizing initiatives
  • Manage relationships with external packaging vendors and co-packers
  • Ensure mechanicals, dielines, artwork, and proofs meet technical, regulatory, and brand standards
  • Coordinate approvals and ensure packaging is production-ready for print or manufacturing
  • Establish and refine processes and workflows for packaging project management
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, version control, and tracking systems
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce risk

Requirements

  • 5-8+ years of project management experience, preferably in CPG or consumer packaged goods
  • Experience managing packaging projects from concept through production
  • Strong understanding of packaging types, dielines, print specifications, materials, and labeling requirements
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working with vendors, designers, and production partners
  • Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, Basecamp, Workfront, or similar)
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused.
Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
  • Fertility assistance
  • Childcare assistance
  • 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay
  • Wellness resources including employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access, and monthly wellness newsletter
  • 120 hours of paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementpackaging project managementdielinesprint specificationsmaterialslabeling requirementsbudget managementrisk managementprocess improvementversion control
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsrelationship managementproactive mindsetdetail-orientedcreative leadership supportcross-functional collaborationstatus updates facilitationbottleneck identification