Job Description

Miraclon is the home of KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions, which have helped transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. The technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Systems, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite that enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximizes on-press efficiency, delivers higher quality and overall best-in-class results. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation, and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexo and continues to be positioned to lead the charge. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.  

About Us:

Miraclon is the home of FLEXCEL Solutions, which have helped transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. The technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Systems, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite that enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximizes on-press efficiency, delivers higher quality and overall best-in-class results. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation, and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexo and continues to be positioned to lead the charge. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
 

Position Summary:
  
 The Sr. Project Manager will be the driving force behind successful execution of both enterprise-wide initiatives and new product concept to launch.   The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, business acumen and cross-functional communication skills to drive projects from inception to completion.  The role manages multiple initiatives simultaneously in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment, reporting to the commercialization director in Oakdale, MN.

Key Responsibilities:

 Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead global, cross-functional teams to deliver complex, enterprise-scale projects aligned with corporate priorities.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and KPIs in collaboration with project teams and key stakeholders to ensure efficient execution.
• Champion change management efforts to support smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and products across the organization.
• Support and maintain a high performance, customer-needs driven culture.
• Uphold rigorous project management principles including scheduling, risk management, task delegation, and progress reporting.  
• Focus on project execution with specific attention to following up on details and maintaining clear documentation. 

 Technical Project Management

• Guide the commercialization process from product concept to market using the existing stage-gate process to ensure timely and on-budget product launches. .
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and marketing teams to develop product and market requirements, risk mitigations, go-to-market strategies and launch plans.
• Identify roadblocks within projects and lead team through analysis of trade-offs, consensus-building, and clearly communicate the recommended approach.
• Monitor market readiness, customer adoption, and post-launch KPI’s to ensure commercial success.
• Partner closely with operations to support transfer of technology into manufacturing.
• Lead business continuity projects utilizing existing management of change process.

Required Skills, Experience, and Capabilities:

• Project management certification (PMP, CPPM, etc.) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; a technical background (e.g. Engineering, Chemistry) is a plus.
• 10-15 years of project management, change management, and/or new product commercialization.
• Proven execution skills, leadership qualities, collaboration mindset, and clear communication style.  
• Ability to empower teams, delegate effectively, and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong cultural awareness and experience leading globally dispersed technical and non-technical groups.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking calculated risks.
• Ability to travel up to 15%