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Premier Press · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast, partnering with some of the world’s most recognizable brands. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for owning the successful execution of large, complex client programs, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership while guiding other Project Managers on their team.

Digital MarketingPackaging ServicesPrintingProject Management

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end execution of assigned programs, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and delivery expectations are met

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or at-risk projects

Proactively identify risks, clarify requirements, and align stakeholders before issues arise

Partner closely with Account Directors and clients on scope changes, expectations, and execution strategy

Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to one or more Project Managers supporting assigned programs

Delegate work appropriately while maintaining accountability for quality, accuracy, and timeliness

Review job tickets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure consistency and execution standards are met

Coach Project Managers through complex decision-making, prioritization, and issue resolution

Lead program kick-off meetings and cross-functional alignment across Estimating, Production, Creative, and Fulfillment

Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop prototypes, samples, and production solutions

Ensure schedules are realistic, well-sequenced, and aligned with production capacity

Support press checks, installations, and delivery milestones as needed to ensure successful outcomes

Ensure disciplined use of core systems and tools to manage program execution, schedules, and documentation

Maintain accurate, detailed program tracking (e.g., grids, distros, timelines) throughout the project lifecycle

Use data and reporting to monitor progress, surface risk, and support proactive decision-making

Identify recurring issues, inefficiencies, or execution gaps and drive corrective action

Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen workflows, handoffs, and execution quality

Contribute to achieving broader company objectives through reliable delivery and strong cross-functional partnership

Qualification

Program ManagementProcess ImprovementLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelProject Tracking ToolsManaging AmbiguityCommunication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsMentoring

Required

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills across all levels of an organization

Ability to manage ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities with confidence

Proven success leading large, complex programs or portfolios

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of project tracking tools

Experience driving process improvement and execution consistency

Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years of progressive experience in Project or Program Management

Preferred

Experience in the printing or creative production industry strongly preferred, including exposure to: Electronic prepress, Sheetfed, wide format, and digital print, Fulfillment, distribution, and installation

Prior experience mentoring or leading other Project Managers preferred