What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager (Packaging) position at Innovative Beauty Group (IBG)?
About Us
With a global team of beauty experts and a distinctly personal approach, IBG empowers all its clients – from established beauty brands to first-time private label retailers – with strategic partnerships that bring visions to life, and products seamlessly to market.
Consisting of three key brands - FASTEN Packaging, Orchard Custom Beauty, and Roberts Beauty - IBG helps businesses create quality beauty products. From concept and design to getting products on shelves and online, we can support retailers, brands, and wholesalers with everything they need to get ready for retail.
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Technical Project Manager (Packaging) to join our packaging development team. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for leading teams to deliver packaging projects that span across one or more business units, managing resources, schedules, financials, and adhering to quality control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The candidate should be versed in project management methodologies, packaging development, and have a strong technical background.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
As a Technical Project Manager, you will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We work hard and play hard!
On top of that you will get:
With a global team of beauty experts and a distinctly personal approach, IBG empowers all its clients – from established beauty brands to first-time private label retailers – with strategic partnerships that bring visions to life, and products seamlessly to market.
Consisting of three key brands - FASTEN Packaging, Orchard Custom Beauty, and Roberts Beauty - IBG helps businesses create quality beauty products. From concept and design to getting products on shelves and online, we can support retailers, brands, and wholesalers with everything they need to get ready for retail.
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Technical Project Manager (Packaging) to join our packaging development team. The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for leading teams to deliver packaging projects that span across one or more business units, managing resources, schedules, financials, and adhering to quality control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle. This also includes management of issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The candidate should be versed in project management methodologies, packaging development, and have a strong technical background.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Lead the planning and implementation of packaging development projects, ensuring projects are completed according to outlined objectives.
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Ensure technical feasibility and resource availability.
- Oversee quality assurance and ensure objectives are met.
- Provide technical guidance and support to the project team.
- Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Prefer 5 years minimum working experience as a Technical Project Manager in packaging development.
- Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in packaging materials, processes, and technologies.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
- PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with sustainable packaging practices and regulations
As a Technical Project Manager, you will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We work hard and play hard!
On top of that you will get:
- To work in a fast-paced industry that is highly innovative and agile
- IBG is an international team of over 300 people across nine locations worldwide
- Significant opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
- A highly competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 depending on experience
- Work in a hybrid environment – at least 3 days in our Chatsworth, California office
- A comprehensive benefits and employee wellness program
- Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
