Job ID: T#5980 - Print Production Project Manager
PLEASE NOTE: This is a 12 month renewable contract and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
Ideal backgrounds: Advertising agencies, media companies, commercial printers, publishing, or organizations with high-volume print production environments.
We are seeking an experienced Print Production Project Manager to manage a high volume of print and production projects from initial specifications through final delivery. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in commercial printing, print production, pre-press, or agency production who is comfortable coordinating vendors, managing deadlines, and working across multiple internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage print projects including brochures, sell sheets, booklets, annual reports, banners, signage, window clings, and event materials
- Review print specifications, paper requirements, proofs, and production details
- Obtain vendor bids and coordinate pricing, scheduling, and delivery
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met
- Perform quality-control reviews of print and digital materials
- Coordinate with internal project managers, creative teams, agencies, vendors, and business partners
- Support event and out-of-home production, including signage and installation projects
- Troubleshoot production issues and communicate solutions to stakeholders
- Occasionally visit local print vendors for press runs or production needs
Qualifications
- Strong experience in print production, commercial printing, print buying, pre-press, or agency production
- Knowledge of printing processes, paper specifications, press runs, and digital printing
- Experience managing vendors and production schedules
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of projects and changing priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with project management platforms such as Workfront, Asana, Monday.com, or similar is a plus
- Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience