Sr. Creative Program Manager, eero Packaging Team

DESCRIPTION:

The role of a Sr. Creative Packaging Program Manager is to drive the execution of end to end printed packaging in support of eero product launches and international expansion. This includes schedule creation and coordination with inter-disciplinary teams to ensure packaging artwork is developed and approved on-time. In addition to creating the packaging plan, which includes a global workback schedule for artwork development in various regions, the role requires management in the creation of technical publications, print on demand (POD) labels, and product labels under the guidance of legal, compliance, brand, marketing, and leadership.

Key job responsibilities
- Drive cross-functional stakeholders including marketing, brand, product, legal, compliance, and operations to determine schedule for on-box packaging and label content for eero programs
- Directly responsible to own and communicate the artwork schedule to the overall hardware program team to ensure the plan is in alignment.
- Lead packaging ID and packaging artwork approval meetings with CEO & CMO
- Develop systems that improve how existing and future packaging & label content is reviewed, approved, & released for production
- Managing Bill of Materials (BOM) change control for packaging materials
- Management and approval of printed mechanical artworks and supplier created softproofs to ensure they are production ready and color controlled
- Understanding of multiple printing processes (offset, flexography, screen printing) and materials to align with creative strategy and lead decisions based on their strengths and limitations
- Participate in worldwide sku creation and drive solutions on simplifying sku strategy
- Managing product, legal, and sustainability claims for packaging, as well as substantiation towards those claims in collaboration with internal legal stakeholders
- Managing international packaging partners in China and Vietnam and lead bi-weekly status meetings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience understanding needs of business and end customers and translating them into right solutions
- Experience working and contributing to project playbooks, building schedules, managing issues/risks, establishing communication plans and stakeholder management
- 8+ years of experience in design/packaging program management, print production, or packaging development
- Experience managing cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders (e.g., marketing, legal, compliance, operations, or engineering)
- Experience with print production processes (e.g., offset, flexography, or screen printing) and mechanical artwork approval workflows.
- Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (agile to waterfall)
- Have an available online portfolio

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Francisco - 142,400.00 - 192,600.00 USD annually