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Senior Project Manager (International/Packaging) Category: Project Management
Main location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Position ID:J1026-2641
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (International/Packaging) to support packaging strategy and development for our client, an international restaurant chain. Acting as a liaison between Packaging and International Restaurant Experience (IRE), this role gathers input from business stakeholders, assesses country specific needs, and helps translate strategic direction into packaging solutions.
The role synthesizes international packaging compliance requirements and maintains a development pipeline to address needs at the appropriate time. It also evaluates how U.S. domestic packaging work may affect international restaurants and supports traditional business analysis, project coordination, and communication across teams and time zones.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA in a hybrid working environment.
Your future duties and responsibilities: . Serve as a liaison between Packaging and IRE, coordinating with business stakeholders across international markets and time zones.
. Support strategic discussions and implement direction from the Packaging International Category Lead and IRE team regarding packaging changes and country needs.
. Gather and synthesize stakeholder input to identify requirements, considerations, dependencies, and potential impacts.
. Assess implications of U.S. domestic packaging work for international restaurants and communicate relevant considerations.
. Evaluate international packaging compliance needs, including applicable country requirements, and maintain a development pipeline to support compliance when needed.
. Coordinate cross functional work, manage competing priorities, and proactively address obstacles to keep work moving forward.
. Develop fact and data informed recommendations that consider the needs of restaurant operators, customers, and the business.
. Prepare and deliver clear updates and presentations to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
. Apply strong organizational, business analysis, and project or portfolio management practices to support packaging initiatives.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . Five or more years of packaging development experience.
. Experience in quick service restaurants (QSR) is preferred.
. Understanding of packaging compliance requirements; experience with the European Union regulatory landscape is preferred.
. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships.
. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross functional teams, gather input, and manage competing priorities.
. Critical thinking skills and a willingness to challenge existing processes to identify efficiencies and improve outcomes.
. Strategic mindset, with the ability to use facts and data to support business recommendations.
. Strong organizational, project management, and portfolio management skills.
. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting to senior leaders.
. Familiarity with Smartsheet or other project management software is preferred.
. Proficiency in multiple languages is preferred.
Competencies, Years of experience, Proficiency level
• Project Management, 5, Very Good
• Knowledge of Packaging industry, 5, Good
• International Packaging Portfolio, 5, Good
• Communication Skills, 5, Very Good
• QSR Experience, 1, Little
• Minimum Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 $176,300.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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Skills: - Communication
- Packaging
- Project Management
