Manager, Commercialization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee project and portfolio management for designated product categories, encompassing innovation (growth), maintenance, graphic updates, cost-saving measures, and quality enhancement initiatives.

• Create, communicate, and manage project timelines to fulfill both internal and customer requirements.

• Recognize, track, and alleviate project risks, issues, dependencies, and necessary decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Facilitate and assist in the stage gate commercialization process across designated projects.

• Take ownership of the creation and maintenance of finished goods material specifications, either directly or through team assistance.

• Monitor, manage, and report on commercialization KPIs for the assigned categories.

• Lead cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory, Planning, Operations, Procurement, and Quality, to enhance speed-to-market execution.

• Act as the primary point of accountability for end-to-end commercialization processes within Growth Units and project teams.

• Foster alignment and influence among cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority to achieve project goals.

• Contribute to the achievement of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives through effective project execution.

• Provide leadership and guidance to Commercialization Analysts, as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required; a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercialization, project management, operations, or a related field is required.

• Experience in a cross-functional setting, ideally within consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or manufacturing.

• Strong project management and organizational abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, evaluate risks, and devise effective solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with project management tools is preferred.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjust to shifting priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – eligibility begins on your first day!

• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.

• Comprehensive paid time off, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).

• Leaders committed to supporting your rapid career growth, along with paid training, tuition reimbursement, and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – offering more than 10,000 free courses to assist you on your journey.

• An inclusive work environment where you can forge meaningful relationships with a diverse array of professionals.

• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.