Commercialization Project Manager

Red River Commodities•Fargo, ND

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dynamic Commercialization Project Manager to help bring the next generation of SunButter products to life. This role blends strategic thinking, creative problem‑solving, and operational excellence. You’ll guide cross‑functional teams from idea to launch, ensuring that every initiative meets our standards for quality, speed, and consumer impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
3–7 years of experience in project management, commercialization, product development, or innovation—preferably in food, CPG, or nutrition‑focused industries.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with stage‑gate or similar commercialization processes.
Passion for food, consumer behavior, and building high‑growth brands.

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar certification is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end project management for approved innovation, renovation, and product improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and critical paths.
Facilitate effective project team meetings, ensuring clarity of priorities, decisions, and next steps.
Champion SunButter’s commercialization tools, processes, and standards, holding teams accountable for delivering against expectations.
Serve as the central connection point across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Sales, and external partners.
Ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout the development and launch process.
Translate project requirements into actionable plans that balance consumer needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives.
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Drive structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis to resolve challenges and prevent recurrence.
Recommend adjustments to scope, timing, or resources when needed to protect project outcomes.
Partner with Marketing and R&D to identify emerging consumer needs and whitespace opportunities.
Support the design of innovation platforms, test‑and‑learn protocols, and consumer testing plans.
Help synthesize consumer insights, category trends, and test results to guide decision‑making and refine concepts.
Evaluate project performance and process effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
Contribute to the evolution of SunButter’s commercialization framework, tools, and best practices.
Promote a culture of learning, agility, and operational excellence.