Commercialization & Project Management Manager

CK Snack Foods • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

CK Snacks is seeking a Commercialization & Project Management Manager (CPMM) to own and lead the commercialization process across the organization. This role establishes project management standards, oversees the project portfolio, develops commercialization processes, and ensures successful execution of strategic customer and internal initiatives. The CPMM is responsible for ensuring the organization can successfully scale commercialization activities while balancing customer expectations, operational capabilities, profitability, and long-term business objectives. The position can be based out of Grand Rapids, MI, South Beloit, IL, or Easton, PA.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years’ experience in applicable field
• Experience with managing major customer and strategic initiatives
• Experience leading others
• Dependable and take pride in doing quality work
• Work well as part of a team
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Can successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Own the Commercialization Portfolio: Oversee all customer commercialization projects, prioritize projects based on strategic value and organizational capacity, ensure project resources are aligned with business priorities, and monitor portfolio health, risks, and execution performance.
• Lead Project Management Resources: Direct and mentor Commercialization & Project Management Specialists, establish project management standards and expectations, support project teams in resolving complex challenges, and drive accountability for project execution across the organization.
• Drive Strategic Customer Launches: Lead high-profile customer launches and business initiatives, serve as executive escalation point for critical projects, coordinate leadership involvement when needed, and ensure strategic projects meet customer and company expectations.
• Build Commercialization Processes and Systems: Develop stage-gate processes, templates, and project governance; standardize reporting, timelines, and risk management tools; improve commercialization workflows across all facilities; and reduce launch cycle times and improve execution consistency.
• Manage Risk and Business Readiness: Monitor commercialization risks, lead mitigation planning for capacity, supply chain, quality, and timing concerns, escalate business risks to leadership, and ensure launches are operationally ready before execution.
• Align Cross-Functional Leadership Teams: Partner with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and R&D leaders, facilitate executive project reviews, resolve competing priorities and resource conflicts, and drive collaboration between departments.
• Develop Business Improvement Initiatives: Lead operational improvement projects, support ERP, system, and process enhancement initiatives, measure commercialization performance and identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company match (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Career Growth opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed