Salary Range: $94,300 - $122,600

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

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Position Summary

Commercialization plays a critical role in translating innovation strategies into successful market launches and sustainable business results. The Manager of Commercialization will support the Away-from-Home (AFH) and In-Store-Bakery (ISB) by leading the cross-functional execution of the commercialization pipeline from concept approval through launch and post-launch evaluation.

This position will be responsible for coordinating the commercialization process, supporting stage-gate progression, identifying and mitigating execution risks, and ensuring alignment across Marketing, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical Services, Finance, and Sales. The individual will help drive launch readiness, governance, accountability, and value realization while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to navigate complex cross-functional initiatives and drive executional excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization projects from approval through market launch and post-launch evaluation for ISB and AFH.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical Services, Finance, and Sales to drive execution and alignment.
• Develop and maintain commercialization project plans, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor initiative progress and proactively identify issues, gaps, and execution risks requiring escalation.
• Facilitate governance meetings and prepare materials for leadership reviews and decision-making forums.
• Partner with Innovation and Brand teams to support the transition of concepts into executable commercialization plans.
• Ensure launch readiness across all functional areas, including manufacturing, procurement, packaging, customer readiness, and distribution requirements.
• Support value realization tracking and ensure initiatives deliver against business case commitments.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, status reports, and project updates for leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of commercialization processes, tools, governance, and ways of working.
• Support annual planning activities related to pipeline development, resource planning, and launch schedules.
• Maintain visibility of critical milestones, dependencies, and resource needs across the commercialization portfolio.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Commercialization, Project Management, Marketing, Product Development, Operations, or related functions, preferably within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through launch.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with stage-gate processes and commercialization methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Leadership Competencies

• Collaborates: Builds strong partnerships and works effectively across functions to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented: Drives execution with urgency and accountability.
• Plans and Aligns: Prioritizes effectively and coordinates resources to achieve business objectives.
• Drives Results: Consistently delivers commitments and follows through on execution.
• Manages Complexity: Navigates ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Communicates Effectively: Provides clear, concise communication tailored to different audiences.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.