Commercialization Manager - Cookies and Bakery
About The Position
The Commercialization Manager leads highly complex product development and commercialization projects, with a focus on improvement and high-impact initiatives across categories. The role manages 2–5 critical Big Bet projects and coaches cross-functional teams throughout development. It leads Category Portfolio Management Reviews (PMRs), Gate reviews, and prioritization processes, while managing CPLs and/or Senior CPLs and driving strategic thinking across the portfolio. The position also contributes to strategic plans for Supply Chain and the Business, and reports to the Sr. Manager of Commercialization for the category.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 6 years of related experience in project management, product commercialization, and/or CPG manufacturing or supply chain.
- Proficient or advanced business and financial acumen.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Detailed knowledge of innovation tools and processes, Stage Gate, and Campbell's D4 or a similar early-stage iterative development process.
- Experience working with senior leadership and willingness to work hands-on with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to drive strategic decision-making and challenge the status quo.
Nice To Haves
- Supply Chain, Technical, or Project Management concentration in a bachelor's degree.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage highly complex commercialization projects, including improvement and high-impact Big Bet initiatives within and across categories.
- Coach and guide cross-functional teams to support their development and project success.
- Lead Category Portfolio Management Reviews, Gate reviews, and prioritization processes to align projects with business goals and timelines.
- Use business and financial acumen to drive business results through effective PMR and prioritization forums.
- Communicate with peers and senior leaders, including Category Vice Presidents and Research & Development leaders, and promote accountability for roles and responsibilities.
- Manage CPLs and/or Senior CPLs, providing guidance and support.
- Drive strategic thinking across the portfolio, make trade-off decisions, and challenge the status quo to optimize outcomes.
- Contribute commercialization expertise to strategic plans for Supply Chain and the Business.
- Identify and drive mitigation strategies for project interdependencies and conflicts to support smooth execution and Category goals.
- Serve as the category commercialization expert and guide commercialization trade-offs and PMR discussions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance, with coverage options for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
- Matching 401(k) plan with enrollment available on the first day of employment and immediate vesting.
- Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
- Free fitness center access for employees in WHQ.
- Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and a company store.
- Campbell's Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
