Commercialization Project Manager

FedUp Foods•Marshall, NC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commercialization Project Manager plays a vital role in the Commercialization Department by managing products in development and finished goods change management projects from concept through launch. This role focuses on project executing, coordination, and communication, ensuring projects move forward on time, with clear documentation and alignment across cross-functional teams. This position partners closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders to support successful commercialization while following established processes and food safety standards. An ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow their project management and commercialization expertise within the food and beverage industry.

Requirements

Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope definition, scheduling, risk identification, and stakeholder communication and/or awareness to flag critical constraints or possible project derailments
Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana (preferred), Google Workspace or other relevant platforms
Basic comfort with math and technical concepts (e.g., volume-to-weight conversions)
Strong critical thinking skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams without direct authority
Skilled in meeting and group facilitation, decision-making, and conflict resolution
Adaptable
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Interest in developing expertise in product development and commercialization
Ability to communicate effectively synchronously and asynchronously
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, or related field, preferred
2-4 years of project management experience in the food or beverage industry required

Nice To Haves

Associate-level project management certification (e.g., PMI-CAPM) a plus
Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) a plus, not required

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the planning and execution of commercialization and change management projects under established processes
Support definition of commercialization project scope, timelines, goals, and deliverables independently using established project templates; collaborate with project leads and senior management when new project types require additional structure
Create and maintain project agendas, schedules, trackers, and timelines
Track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; escalate risks and delays as needed
Understand needs and dependencies across impacted departments and teams to help coordinate handoffs and identify potential risks
Coordinate collection and organization of project documentation (e.g., New Project Opportunity forms, innovation decks, client paperwork, design assets)
Research and brainstorm solutions to project issues, risks, and roadblocks; present recommendations and escalate as appropriate
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records in project management tools
Facilitate regular project meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and document action items
Track project timelines and communicate project updates, changes, and next steps to internal stakeholders and clients as project types.
Support alignment between internal teams and external partners throughout the commercialization process
Help ensure handoffs between departments are clear and timely
Support change management activities related to finished goods and product updates
Track and communicate approved changes to relevant stakeholders
Identify potential project impacts and escalate concerns to project leadership
Contribute feedback to improve commercialization tools, templates, and workflows
Assist with maintaining departmental documentation, knowledge base, and process references
Develop working knowledge of product development and commercialization processes
Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.
Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.
Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment.
If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety.