Business Development Project Manager (Product Lifecycle)

Infinity Global is a company specializing in packaging and supply solutions. The Project Manager will support the development of products for client’s packaging programs, managing communication between luxury retail customers and internal departments to ensure successful project execution.

What you'll do:

• Research new industry technologies and materials in order to continuously evaluate best practice and support product innovation
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of each product and/or program that defines function, manufacturability, component cost, tooling estimates, preliminary development lead time, risk and global consistency
• Effectively communicate customers’ business requirements and specification for products during the development phase of programs and projects
• Support Master Price List function with the Account Management Teams
• Effectively manage complex packaging & Non Merchandise programs, ensuring all program and product issues, opportunities, and inquiries are addressed, documented, monitored to resolution, and communicated internally/externally on a regular basis
• Analyze multiple costing models for each assigned customer project/program
• Manage projects to ensure design and construction meets all product requirements
• Build value analysis into new development ensuring the construction and design provides the most cost-effective way to achieve the design criteria while ensuring the best function and quality
• Own cost control, margin management, and financial breakdowns for quoting, ensuring pricing is commercially sound and sustainable
• Manage and communicate detailed information to suppliers, customers, and other internal personnel to ensure successful development and transition of paper and textile retail packaging and supply projects
• Track and follow up on supplier execution, cost tracking, and data management with a high level of ownership and attention to detail
• Ensure that packages/components meet the needs of the client, and regulatory/environmental legislation. Develop and raise awareness of international business practices and procedures within the department

What they're looking for:

• Degree in business or comparable field of study or equivalent experience
• Superior customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for completing complex costing model files
• Especially advanced Excel proficiency is essential for tasks involving complex costing models, quoting, pricing analysis, and financial accuracy
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of margin management
• Basic knowledge of geography, time zones, and foreign currencies
• 1-2 years of project management experience
• Professional experience in the luxury and/or fashion segment, creative design agency and luxury packaging industry
• Demonstrated experience in packaging product development (paper/textile) is a plus, particularly within fast-paced European markets