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Lead Design Operations Project Manager

3M is hiring a Lead Design Operations Project Manager in Mexico City, Mexico. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

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  • On Level's scale, this project manager role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • Tools and skills the posting cites include project management, packaging production and graphic arts.
  • Level classifies it as a lead role.
  • Level lists 774 other open roles at 3M.
  • The role was posted within the past two weeks.

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3M is seeking a Lead Design Operations Project Manager to oversee packaging art production, design operations, and workflow efficiencies.

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Job Description:

Lead Design Operations Project Manager

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world

As a Lead Design Operations Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will be responsible for the coordination of packaging art production, and design team operations activities within our Safety and Industrial Business Group.


The impact you will make in this role

· Leading the production and execution of packaging artwork and small-scale design adaptation for projects simple to complex in scope.

· Driving artwork consistency and design content accuracy within the guidelines of the brand

· Collaborating across many functions/disciplines within 3M (marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, etc.) and with external translation vendors and internal production artists.

· Managing project estimates, budget, and timelines with internal and external partners

· Adapting and working well with defined approaches, systems and processes while driving continuous improvement to improve operational efficiency

· Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external agency partners


Your Skills and Expertise


To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:


· Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

· Five (5) combined years of working experience in project management and/or packaging production management within the creative and/or printing industry in a private, public, government or military environment


Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

· A minimum of 7 years of experience in art production or graphic arts field in a private, public, government or military environment

· In-depth packaging design knowledge and experience with print production.

· Knowledge of FDA regulation and uniform packaging laws and regulations important.

· General understanding of current print processes (flexo, offset, digital, etc.) and how the artwork build impacts the total cost to print.

· Ability to manage high volumes, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.

· Attention to detail and strong time management skills.


Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M office in Santa Fe, CDMX.

Travel: May include up to 35% domestic travel

Relocation: May be authorized


Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).


Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.


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How we rate this

Lead Design Operations Project Manager at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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