Creative Project Manager

Job Overview:

The Project Manager is an individual contributor within the Keurig Dr Pepper Print Production team in Marketing. This role manages packaging and point-of-sale (POS) creative work from kickoff through production handoff, connecting brand, creative, agency, production, and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings strong creative project management experience, practical knowledge of print production, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive, focused approach to moving work forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage packaging and POS creative projects from kickoff and resource assignment through final production handoff, following established workflows and standards.

• Build and maintain schedules for key milestones, including kickoffs, creative reviews, stakeholder approvals, mechanical development, prepress, proofing, and release.

• Keep work moving according to the approved plan; document scope, timing, resource, and requirement changes as they occur.

• Coordinate closely with Brand Marketing, external agencies, Print Production, and other partners to clarify ownership, deadlines, and next steps.

• Identify blockers and at-risk deliverables early, communicate them in the appropriate forums, and help secure support to mitigate risk.

• Ensure project information and responsibilities transfer seamlessly from Project Management to Production and vendor partners when appropriate.

• Maintain accurate project plans, task assignments, weekly status reports, decisions, approvals, and financial documentation in approved tools.

• Take personal responsibility for completing high-quality work on time and on budget across multiple concurrent projects.

• Communicate clearly and promptly in meetings, one-to-one conversations, status updates, and written documentation.

• Uphold team processes for scheduling, task management, approvals, and documentation, and suggest practical improvements when gaps are identified.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $62,500 - $98,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least 4 years of project management experience in a creative environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing creative development across packaging, POS, retail, shopper marketing, or related print-based asset types.

• Working knowledge of the creative process, including concept development, design review, adaptation, mechanical production, proofing, prepress, and final file release.

• Strong understanding of project scope, timeline development, task management, resource coordination, stakeholder communication.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law

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