Principal Design Program Manager, International Packaging

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Design Program Manager, International Packaging based in the United States.

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Design Program Manager to shape global packaging and industrial design operations across multiple international markets. In this high-impact role, you will establish scalable frameworks, prioritization models, and operating standards that enable creative teams to deliver exceptional packaging solutions efficiently and consistently.

You will lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning design, marketing, legal, supply chain, and production, ensuring alignment between creative vision, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Working across Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, you will bring structure to ambiguity, anticipate risks, and facilitate informed decisions about timelines, resources, and priorities.

You will also help define the foundations of a growing design program management function, establishing best practices that future team members can build upon. This is an opportunity to influence global healthcare packaging strategy while helping creative teams thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.