Program Manager - Commercialization (Marketing)

FreshPet • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

This role is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional commercialization initiatives from concept through launch. The Program Manager partners with R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure new capabilities and products are executed with discipline, clarity, and speed.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years, experience in program management, operations, manufacturing, or commercialization.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with operational and financial impact.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and scale-up challenges.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders.
• Bias for action and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercialization programs, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and risks.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable workplans across multiple functions.
• Coordinate pilot, scale-up, and launch activities to ensure technical, operational, and quality readiness.
• Capture and translate learnings into scalable processes and standards.
• Track and manage business case assumptions, tradeoffs, and decision points.
• Provide clear, timely communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and execution in ambiguous environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees