Junior Project Manager

Location:

100% Remote (Candidates must currently reside in Mexico) Eligibility:

Mexican Citizens or Permanent Residents ONLY (With valid work authorization) Employment Type:

Full-Time (Junior to Mid-Level Position) Language Requirement:

Fluent / Advanced Business English (Mandatory — 100% daily written and spoken interaction with US teams.

This is a

Junior to Mid-Level role

(Project Manager 1 / Project Coordinator). Candidates seeking Senior/Management-level compensation will not be considered.

Industry experience is MANDATORY:

Candidates must have direct background in

Corrugated Packaging, Flexographic Printing, Prepress, or Packaging Graphics

. Profiles from IT, Software, Finance, or General Marketing

will be automatically disqualified

.

ABOUT SGX 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. Position Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented

Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator

to join our Corrugated Packaging team . In this role, you will facilitate packaging artwork, prepress execution, and production coordination for key US-based accounts . You will act as the primary operational bridge between US clients, internal production teams, prepress specialists, and external printers or converters . This role is ideal for candidates with initial hands-on experience in

corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, prepress, or packaging graphics

, as well as internal candidates looking to transition into a Project Management track within the corrugated packaging division . Key Responsibilities

Order Intake & Specification Setup:

Receive artwork requests, review technical requirements, and accurately enter complete job instructions into internal tracking systems .

Project Coordination & Timeline Management:

Track packaging projects from initial order intake through prepress, production, and final delivery, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met .

US Client & Vendor Communication:

Serve as the main day-to-day operational contact for US-based clients, sales representatives, and production teams, delivering prompt and professional updates .

Technical Quality Control:

Verify that technical specifications match supplied artwork to ensure printability and reduce production errors or rework .

Issue Escalation & Documentation:

Proactively identify, document, and escalate artwork discrepancies, technical issues, or timeline delays to keep projects on track .

Must-Have Qualifications (Strict Filtering Criteria)

Work Authorization:

Must be a Mexican Citizen or Permanent Resident currently living in Mexico.

English Proficiency:

Fluent/Advanced written and spoken English (all accounts supported are US-based) .

Required Industry Background:

Direct experience or technical exposure in

corrugated packaging, flexographic printing, prepress, packaging graphics, or packaging artwork management

.

Production Exposure:

Experience working with printers, converters, or manufacturing/operations teams .

Project Skills:

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, tight deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment .

Technical Detail:

Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to read, interpret, and process technical packaging specifications .

Preferred Experience

1 to 3 years of experience in project coordination, customer service (CSR), or production tracking within the printing/packaging industry .

Hands-on knowledge of corrugated packaging production workflows, prepress, or packaging artwork management .

Experience using packaging workflow management tools or project tracking software .

High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Graphic Communication, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred .