Commercialization Manager - Cookies and Bakery

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Commercialization Manager leads highly complex product development and commercialization projects, focusing 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, applying business and financial acumen to drive results and align projects with business goals and timelines.

The manager oversees CPLs and/or Senior CPLs, drives strategic thinking across the portfolio, and contributes to strategic plans for Supply Chain and the Business. The role identifies and mitigates interdependencies and conflicts between projects, makes portfolio trade-off decisions, and serves as the commercialization expert for the category. It 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, Campbell’s D4, or a similar early-stage iterative development process.
• Experience working with senior leadership and 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 preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage highly complex commercialization projects, including improvement and high-impact Big Bet initiatives within and across categories.
• Coach cross-functional teams and guide their development.
• Lead Category Portfolio Management Reviews, Gate reviews, and prioritization processes.
• Use business and financial acumen to drive business results through effective PMR and prioritization forums.
• Help transform commercialization through disciplined communication, continuity, and risk assessments.
• Communicate with peers and senior leaders, including Category Vice Presidents and Research & Development leaders, and drive role and responsibility accountability.
• Manage CPLs and/or Senior CPLs, providing guidance and support.
• Drive portfolio strategy, make trade-off decisions, and challenge the status quo to optimize outcomes.
• Contribute commercialization expertise to Supply Chain and Business strategic plans.
• Identify and drive mitigation strategies for project interdependencies and conflicts to support project execution and Category goals.
• Serve as the category’s commercialization expert and support trade-offs and PMR discussions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance, available for individuals, families, and domestic partners beginning on day one.
• 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 access to the fitness center 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager