Project Manager

Junior Launch Delivery Manager (8-Month FTC)

Travel between 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.

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.

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.