Project Manager, Innovation/Commercialization
- Drive the commercialization of new products identified by Sales and Marketing by executing well-structured project plans to meet sales and profitability goals, and deliver exceptional value to customers.
- Manage the Stage-Gate process for all product development initiatives, ensuring completion of key milestones from ideation to first production.
- Create and maintain detailed project timelines, identifying and tracking key deliverables and dependencies.
- Organize and facilitate project kick-offs, gathering cross-functional input and setting clear expectations.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and manage all related materials in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee packaging development timelines and approvals, liaising with packaging vendors to align capabilities and manage print handoffs.
- Lead regular cross-functional meetings and provide consistent status updates through weekly reports.
- Proactively identify risks and communicate changes or potential delays that could impact project timelines.
- Support the management of artwork, proofs, and sample distribution with print vendors.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to support product launch materials, toolkits, and sample coordination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required.
- 3–5 years of project management or commercialization experience in the CPG industry; two or more years of Food & Beverage experience a plus.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Basecamp, SharePoint); familiarity with Gantt charts.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and timeline management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptable and solution-focused with a track record of driving projects to completion.
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