The Project Manager (PM) will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role encompasses project governance, funding management, timeline development, and ensuring complete project readiness for go-live.
The PM serves as a lead for commercialization projects that result in a new or changing product and/or package. This involves managing the total project timeline to achieve on-time delivery while adhering to cost and quality parameters.
The PM is responsible for leading project meetings with cross-functional team members from Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain. This includes soliciting updates, capturing meeting notes, assigning clear ownership of required follow-ups, and driving the team towards solutions that ensure projects are delivered in scope and on time.
The PM will serve as the Ideas to Market (I2M) expert, guiding teams through the various stages of development, from idea generation to on-shelf execution. The PM will leverage their understanding of both the big picture and the details of projects to effectively negotiate and influence organizational leadership.
Responsibilities:
Manage product development through commercialization using the I2M process.
Lead cross-functional team meetings.
Facilitate risk identification, development and execution of mitigation plans, clear understanding of trade-offs, and escalation of concerns as needed.
Manage timelines for new product launches and productivity initiatives.
Support the business delivery of overall financial targets.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field of study.
3+ years of experience in a role focused on new product launches (either Project Management, Research & Development, or Manufacturing).
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to manage complexity, and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of supply chain operational management, including cost of goods sold (COGS), capacity, logistics, planning, capital, safety, and quality.