Are you an experienced project manager with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for packaging? Do you want to lead complex design-to-print projects for the biggest brands in the Netherlands? Then we are looking for you.
At Volkers, experts in design execution, we strive for perfection in everything we do. Our clients are leading brands in retail and FMCG. We ensure their packaging is technically sound, visually striking, and produced flawlessly. As a Senior Project Manager, you will have final responsibility for the smooth execution of the entire process from design to print.
Job description
- You are internally responsible for major accounts and managing multiple complex packaging projects simultaneously.
- You monitor planning, budget, quality, and progress, and make adjustments in a timely manner where necessary.
- You are the primary point of contact for clients and proactively advise them on process optimization and technical feasibility.
- You coordinate with designers, printers, and other supply chain partners.
- You identify risks in the process and translate them into concrete solutions.
- You actively contribute ideas regarding innovation within the design-to-print process, including the use of AI and new technologies.
- You mentor and coach junior colleagues within the team.
Job requirements
- Professional or academic working level (MBO/HBO).
- At least 5 years of experience as a project manager in packaging, design execution, or print.
- Proven experience in managing complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Highly organized and capable of maintaining an overview under pressure.
- Commercially aware and customer-oriented.
- Affinity with digitalization, workflow optimization, and AI within creative processes.
- Available for 32 to 40 hours per week (our preference is 40 hours).
- Good command of the English language.
What we offer
- A strategic and responsible role within a leading family business with nearly 100 years of experience
- Projects for clients such as retailers, brand owners, and packaging manufacturers
- A professional work environment where quality and collaboration are central
- Opportunities for personal development and further professional growth
- A hybrid work environment with offices in Nijkerk and Barendrecht
- Salary indication between 3,500 and 5,000 euros based on full-time employment
About me
Send your CV and cover letter to sollicitatie@volkers.nl and tell us why you are the right Senior Project Manager for Volkers. For questions, please contact Paul Volkers or Martin van Hilten.
