Packaging Program Manager
About SimpliSafe
We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.
We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.
Why are we hiring?
Well, we’re growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.
At SimpliSafe, we’re on a mission to make every home secure. Our cutting-edge, easy-to-use home security solutions provide peace of mind for millions of customers. We are looking for a Packaging Program Manager, Product Marketing to join our team and help drive the development of innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions that align with our brand and customer expectations.
The Role
As a Packaging Program Manager, Product Marketing, you will play a crucial role in managing the development, project management and execution of packaging solutions for SimpliSafe’s home security products in retail and direct channels. You will work cross-functionally with design, supply chain, product, marketing, operations, compliance and legal teams to ensure packaging delivers exceptional customer unboxing.
What You’ll Do
- Project Management and Coordination: Lead end-to-end packaging and in-box material development process for new and sustaining product launches and refreshes for direct and retail channels. Ensure clear communication and timeline management of projects to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Process Understanding: deep and clear understanding of overall packaging process, inclusive of: inventory availability and analysis, design + concept, QA, compliance requirements, proofing, printing and release to vendor.
- Cross-functional Management and Collaboration: Work closely with creative designers, UX designers, operations and marketing to align packaging solutions with business needs.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance packaging development workflows, documentation, and efficiency.
- Budget & Cost Analysis: Assist in tracking packaging costs and identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
What You Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: 3-4 years of experience in packaging development, project management, or supply chain. Design experience is a bonus but not required.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of packaging program best practices, materials, manufacturing, operations and pricing. Experience working in packaging management system (i.e. Propel)
- Project Management Skills: Ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Monday.com) and design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, SolidWorks) is a plus.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to review technical specifications and prototypes with a critical eye.
Why Join SimpliSafe?
- Be part of a mission-driven company delivering advanced home security solutions to all
- Work with a collaborative, fast-growing team in a supportive environment.
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge packaging technologies and sustainability initiatives.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.
Interested? Apply today and help us create packaging that protects both our products and our planet!
What Values You’ll Share
- Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
- Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
- No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
- One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
- Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
- Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.
We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@simplisafe.com.
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