COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT MANAGER

Galloway • Neenah, WI

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About The Position

Galloway Company is seeking a results-driven Commercialization Project Manager to lead new product development and commercialization projects from concept through successful launch. The role drives cross-functional execution across Sales, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to deliver projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with customer and business expectations.

The position manages projects from opportunity approval through launch and post-launch review, coordinating launch-readiness activities and communicating progress, decisions, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. The role also maintains project documentation and helps improve commercialization processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Beverage Science, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to own project scope, schedules, risks, decisions, dependencies, and launch outcomes.
• Strong project leadership, planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management software, dashboards, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority, challenge constructively, and drive cross-functional accountability.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of experience leading product development, commercialization, or complex cross-functional projects in beverage, food, ingredients, consumer packaged goods, or related industries.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization projects from opportunity approval through launch and post-launch review.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure accountability, alignment, and execution.
• Drive launch-readiness activities, including formulation, packaging, sourcing, specifications, trials, validations, and customer approvals.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues, and roadblocks that affect timing, quality, cost, or scope.
• Communicate project status, decisions, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and continuously improve commercialization processes and tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Quarterly bonus program
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

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