PetSmart

About the Team

It's no surprise people are passionate about the health and happiness of their pet and our Merchandising (buying) team is no different. When it comes to the products and solutions in our stores, our incredible teams of merchandising associates have everything covered &ndash from head to tail! From keeping up with the top trends to developing new, innovative solutions, our buyers help ensure every pet parent can find exactly what their pet needs at PetSmart. Join our team and show your love for pets by creating products as special as pets themselves!

About the Location

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart&rsquos Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a &ldquoflex workday&rdquo with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you&rsquoll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

About the Job

The Senior Packaging Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing all PetSmart Proprietary Brands packaging projects. Core responsibilities will include scheduling projects, driving workflow efficiency during packaging development along with developing and maintaining detailed project timelines, task assignments, and key milestone tracking. This individual must be able to handle high volumes of projects simultaneously that range in scope, size, and complexity with a calm demeanor.

The Senior Packaging Project Manager needs to be a strategic thinker with the ability to embrace change and foster creative solves to ensure projects meet deadlines. This individual advises on project statuses and creates reports that are business relevant. The Senior Packaging Project Manager needs to be highly organized, detail oriented, and a strong communicator. This individual must remain objective when managing projects and collaborates with cross-functional partners to find the best project solution. The Senior Packaging Project Manager must be comfortable hosting and leading business meetings for all Packaging print and web development stages. Must be experienced as an Adobe Workfront Admin and can train new partners when needed. This role does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate packaging project in-take meetings.
• Manage documentation, scheduling, reporting.
• Work creatively and analytically in a critical thinking, strategic, problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
• Identify potential roadblocks, mitigate risks on projects, develop contingency planning, and proactively engage in problem-solving.
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, timelines, resources, risks and issues.
• Set and continually manage project and program expectations of internal and external partners.
• Provide relevant and succinct information in presentations, reviews and meetings.
• Always know what is happening under your realm of responsibility and have a general grasp of creative strategies.
• Passionately champion the creative processes and procedures of the team.
• Research best practices for continual process and operational improvements and efficiencies. Remain composed during high-workload volumes.
• Be interested in scrappy ways of solving problems. Be interested in new technologies that can vault the team forward faster.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with creative, brand partners and external vendors.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in project management, operations or related discipline or equivalent professional experience. PMP certification preferred, not mandatory.
• 6-8+ years project management experience on an in-house creative team or creative agency account/project management role. We're looking for the right experience and fit, not the right number of years.
• Knowledge of cross-functional creative processes and practices in retail.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe WorkFront program, fluid as a WorkFront Admin, MAC proficient, and skilled in using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and Sharepoint) are a must.
• Experience managing the delivery of simple to large, complex, cross-functional creative projects.
• Experience managing or working within cross-functional creative teams.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships through regularly cadenced communication and set connection points.
• Effective relationship builder to establish credibility and form partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to set priorities.
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) with the ability to create presentations with little advance notice.
• Unbelievably organized, energetic and quick on your feet.\
• Experience managing processes, resources and schedules with proven problem-solving and resourcefulness.
• Proactive and decisive. Able to quickly adapt to change and competing demands through strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving.

About the Culture

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they&rsquore core to PetSmart&rsquos success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We&rsquod still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• &ldquoTop Dog&rdquo gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• &ldquoSit & Stay&rdquo Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• &ldquoLil&rsquo Paws&rdquo learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
• Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
• Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
• Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
• If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.