Product Development & Innovation Project Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
034199 Product Development & Innovation Project Manager (Open)

Job Description:

The innovation Project Manager reporting to VP Product development & Innovation is responsible for coordinating, structuring, and driving successful execution of strategic, high‑impact initiatives across Greif’s global organization.

This role ensures that cross‑functional innovation and transformation projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company priorities.

The Project Manager acts as the central integrator between teams, providing governance, communication, and execution discipline.

Ensures adhesion to Greif stage gate product development and innovation Process.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead day‑to‑day coordination of assigned innovation and strategic projects with global impact.


* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies.


* Ensure alignment with stakeholders across functions and geographies.


* Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between diverse teams.


* Maintain project governance frameworks, documentation, and communication routines following standard PDM and Innovation gate process.


* Track progress, risks, and issues, and drive mitigation actions proactively.


* Prepare regular project updates for senior leadership, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive summaries.


* Ensure projects remain on schedule, on scope, and within resource expectations.


* Coordinate deliverables, gate reviews, and decision-making forums.


* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders at global, regional, and local levels.


* Act as a central point of contact for all project-related queries and communications.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree (B.

S.) in Manufacturing Project Engineer, or Mechanical, Chemical, Packaging Engineer.


* (5+ years) in project management, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or innovation-driven environment.


* Strong understanding of cross‑functional project dynamics across R&D, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Marketing and Supply Chain....