Project Manager, Commercial Execution

Saputo Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $89,695 - $117,725 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Commercial Operations oversees and executes key commercial projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they meet business objectives, timelines, and budgets. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, commercial strategy, supply chain, and operations—to drive product initiatives and execute commercial priorities that support company growth and marketplace success.

The position manages the full project lifecycle, including launch execution, monitoring, and closure. It coordinates customer initiatives such as private label launches, product changes, exits or transitions, customer RFI requests, and other requests requiring coordination among internal stakeholders. The role also leads collection and entry of data into internal systems, maintains stakeholder communication and accountability, manages timelines, budgets and risks, reports on performance, and identifies process improvements.

The position is hybrid, with four days in the office and one day remote. The stated salary range is $89,695–$117,725; offers vary based on experience, education, skills, and training.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in commercial operations, project management, sales, or a similar role.
• Experience managing projects with multiple cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strong business results.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to drive decisions and improve performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Collaboration: builds strong partnerships across teams to drive results.
• Data-driven decision-making: leverages analytics to inform approach.
• Attention to detail: ensures accuracy and quality in all work.
• Adaptability: thrives in dynamic and evolving business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional commercial projects in alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Oversee the project lifecycle from initiation through launch execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate customer initiatives through internal systems, including private label launches, product changes, exits or transitions, customer RFI requests, and other requests involving multiple internal stakeholders.
• Lead collection and input of data required for internal systems to execute launches or product changes.
• Serve as the key interface with the sales team and primary contact for project stakeholders, including marketing, sales, finance, R&D, operations, and external partners.
• Hold stakeholders accountable for timely deliverables and updates, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Develop detailed project timelines with clear milestones and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and proactively address potential delays or issues to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Track project performance metrics, compile reports, and present updates to stakeholders.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on performance and feedback.
• Identify process improvements to streamline execution, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help care for your family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

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