[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Smurfit Westrock jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Smurfit Westrock # Project Manager III Manager or lead Operations Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Posted October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Project-Manager-III/34209) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Smurfit Westrock](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) / Project Manager III ## Job description Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the customer and internal teams, coordinating corrugated packaging projects from planning through production. This role focuses on delivering quality service, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting growth at customer bottling and co-packing facilities. ### How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities to improve service, processes, sales support, technology, and overall customer performance. Coordinate and manage strategic account initiatives, ensuring customer commitments, projects, and key deliverables remain on track. Serve as the central coordinator for new projects across Commercial, Operations, Customer Service, Quality, Supply Chain, Pricing, and Design to drive execution and accountability. Manage project plans, timelines, risks, action items, and milestones associated with customer initiatives, product transitions, trials, and continuous improvement efforts. Track and drive closure of quality issues, DMRs, corrective actions, and customer escalations through partnership with plant and functional teams. Support pricing governance by monitoring request status, implementation timelines, approvals, and customer commitments. Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, KPI reporting, and executive summaries that provide visibility to account performance and emerging risks. Coordinate preparation and follow-up for customer business reviews, quarterly reviews, leadership updates, and strategic planning sessions. Drive accountability for action items resulting from customer meetings, plant visits, quality reviews, and cross-functional operating rhythms. ### What You Need to Succeed 5+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with customers. Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects accurately and efficiently. Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, and proactively identify and resolve issues. Strong relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to foster teamwork and collaboration. Experience in customer service or account management preferred. Experience in printing, packaging, or corrugated manufacturing is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications. Ability to work with cost systems, estimating reports, and related business data. ### What we offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential. A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 1 day[Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Project-Manager-III/34209) ## More jobs at Smurfit Westrock ### [2nd Press Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/856d534d433dcb65533d/) ### [Baler Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/39f6a7f7a1224e6cc71f/) ### [Bander Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/055553ce6a9a30602bee/) ### [Bander Operator 3rd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/3253b35f9352a8615fa1/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Gyeongsan Si Project Manager Pmo Iii 47 712 838](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/32cada28e430062526f1/) TE Connectivity ### [Project Accounting Specialist III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/quanta-services/jobs/66e641dd7e2057762fd4/) Quanta Services ### [Transaction Project Manager III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fidelity-national-financial/jobs/78e30e8f858b797acf28/) Fidelity National Financial ### [Project Assistant Level Iii Marketing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/8cb125925d7e0f48992b/) Cummins ### [Project Controls Data Analyst III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/quanta-services/jobs/73c57a0b82154248b860/) Quanta Services OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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