Propelis
Junior Launch Delivery Manager
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Junior Launch Delivery Manager (8-Month FTC)
Witham & Hemel Hempstead | Hybrid Working
SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.
Looking to build a career in project management with one of the UK's most exciting FMCG accounts?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join the team supporting our global FCMG client, working on packaging and artwork projects across some of the UK's best-known drinks brands. You'll work alongside experienced Launch Delivery Managers, gaining hands-on experience in project management, client services, artwork delivery, print production, and packaging operations.
If you're highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy building relationships, this role offers exceptional exposure, development, and career progression.
Why join us?
- Work on a major strategic partnership with our client.
- Be part of a client relationship that operates as a true partnership rather than a traditional agency model.
- Receive structured training, coaching, and ongoing development from an experienced and supportive leadership team.
- Gain exposure to packaging, artwork, print production, design agencies, and printers.
- Work on large-scale, high-profile projects, including regulatory packaging changes affecting hundreds of products.
- Join a genuinely collaborative team that supports one another and enjoys working together.
- Mileage fully covered for client visits, plus additional travel allowances.
- Strong potential for longer-term opportunities following the initial FTC.
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What you'll be doing
- Support Launch Delivery Managers in delivering packaging and artwork projects from brief through to market launch.
- Coordinate project plans, timelines, approvals, and stakeholder communications.
- Work closely with production, artwork, and adaptive design teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Manage approval workflows and ensure projects stay on track.
- Attend regular client meetings and site visits in Hemel Hempstead and Witham.
- Support print trials and production activities.
- Maintain accurate project, workload, and financial information.
- Contribute to forecasting, resource planning, and ongoing process improvements.
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What we're looking for
Essential
- Previous project coordination, project management, or administration experience.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
We'd particularly love to hear from people who are
- Ambitious and motivated to develop a career in project management.
- Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Eager to learn and take on responsibility.
- Positive, resilient, and adaptable.
- Team-oriented.
FMCG, packaging, artwork, print, or agency experience is beneficial but not essential. We're open to candidates from a variety of industries who have strong coordination, administrative, or project support experience and a desire to learn.
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