Project Manager - Commercial Strategy

Agropur•Eden Prairie, MN

19h

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager – Commercial Strategy in Eden Prairie, MN. The Project Manager – Commercial Strategy leads the PRIME governance framework, division‑wide PMO standards, Smartsheet architecture, and cross‑functional execution of strategic and innovation initiatives. The position ensures disciplined, transparent, and on‑time execution of commercial, innovation, and operational priorities. How Agropur invests in YOU : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; 401(k) with 7% company contributions; 3 weeks Paid Time Off; Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; Paid parental leave; Advancement Opportunities. Salary range 006: $105,200 - $131,500 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field required.
7 years of progressive experience in program management, project management, PMO, or execution leadership roles.
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects across, commercial, innovation / R&D, Operations, Marketing, QA / Regulatory, and Supply teams,
Demonstrated experience operating stage-gate or governance frameworks (PRIME, Stage-Gate, PMO, IBP, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience translating strategy (OGSM or equivalent) into executable project plans.
Experience supporting product development, commercialization, capital projects, or portfolio initiatives.
Strong experience working in matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience supporting or managing portfolio-level visibility and reporting for senior leadership.
Advanced Smartsheet expertise (designing, scaling, automating).
Strong program/project management and governance skills.
Analytical ability to evaluate risks, dependencies, and execution gaps.
Dashboard/reporting creation for leadership audiences.
Cross‑functional coordination and stakeholder management.
Excellent organization, prioritization, communication, and follow‑through.

Nice To Haves

Master’s, MBA, PMP/PMI certification, or formal project management training.
Experience in ingredients, food, nutrition, dairy, or life-science industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

PRIME Governance & Stage‑Gate Leadership Own the PRIME - Ingredients governance framework, including cadence, deliverables, templates, decision gates, and cross‑functional alignment. Lead stage‑gate reviews, governance sessions, and cross‑functional working meetings. Prepare steering committee materials (agendas, pre‑reads, action logs, decisions, updates). Maintain project documentation: charters, timelines, deliverables, stage‑gate reviews. Conduct project health checks to ensure governance compliance, documentation quality, and execution discipline.
Smartsheet Ownership & PMO Enablement Serve as the division’s Smartsheet expert and system owner for all projects, programs, and PRIME workflows. Build and maintain templates, dashboards, automations, workflows, and reporting views. Ensure consistent project management standards across teams. Coach and support project managers across Innovation, Commercial, Operations, QA/Regulatory, and Marketing.
Portfolio & Pipeline Management Maintain the master project portfolio in Smartsheet, including innovation pipeline, RAG status, milestones, risks, dependencies, and critical paths. Provide leadership‑ready dashboards and consolidated visibility of all initiatives. Deliver insights and recommendations to support prioritization, sequencing, and resource allocation.
Program & Project Leadership Act as project manager or co‑lead for high‑priority cross‑functional initiatives (e.g., SKU rationalization, commercialization, strategic programs). Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Commercial, Innovation, Operations, Marketing, Supply, QA, Regulatory, and Finance. Anticipate risks, roadblocks, and gaps; develop mitigation strategies and escalate when needed. Partner with the VRO to align capital and strategic initiatives within PRIME and Smartsheet governance.
OGSM Alignment & Strategic Execution Translate OGSM strategic priorities into executable project plans. Track OGSM progress in Smartsheet and maintain alignment of objectives, strategies, measures, and milestones. Build executive‑level dashboards, reports, and updates highlighting progress, risks, and challenges.
Cross‑Functional Coordination & Collaboration Act as the central coordination point between Commercial, Innovation, Marketing, Sales, IBP, Operations, Supply, QA, and Regulatory. Provide tools, templates, best practices, and guidance to project managers. Ensure teams stay aligned on scope, priorities, timelines, and decision ownership.
Process Improvement & Execution Excellence Identify inefficiencies in PRIME workflows, execution processes, and cross‑functional operations. Design and implement continuous improvement solutions to increase clarity, speed, and predictability. Standardize project management frameworks to support scalable and repeatable delivery.
Change Enablement & Culture Building Promote a culture of accountability, clarity, and disciplined execution. Help teams navigate complexity, organizational change, and competing priorities. Reinforce best practices in collaboration, communication, and project delivery.