Commercialization Project Manager

eTeam is seeking a Commercialization Project Manager to spearhead the execution of product commercialization within the Operations organization. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches and drive project initiatives across multiple business units.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for KHC’s end-to-end commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation plan, influencing cross-functional team in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations
• Identify, monitor, and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies
• Track key metrics, report progress, and make adjustments as needed to ensure project success
• Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices

Requirements:

• 3 years managing commercialization projects or project teams
• Proven experience in product development and commercialization, preferably in the CPG or food & beverage industry
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, able to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels
• Successfully negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning to apply new knowledge to improve project outcomes
• Strong business acumen understanding the unique economic factors motivating brand and category strategy
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations for both internal teams and external partners
• Proven analytical skills leveraging data-driven analysis to develop solutions and implementing change within an organization