Senior Launch Program Manager

WK Kellogg•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort. Innovate with us as a Senior Launch Program Manager for the Kellogg Company! You are detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities. You will play a key role in the overall management and success of multiple new product launches, product improvements, line extensions, and regulatory programs that drive business results. Your capacity for problem-solving is key to the success of Kellogg – come grow with us! At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, ideally in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or related field with extensive experience in R&D, Engineering, Operations or Business Management preferably at a Consumer-Packaged Goods Company (CPG)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels.
Negotiation and alignment of driving skills are key.

Nice To Haves

Owner’s Mindset is preferred!
People management and leadership experience preferred!

Responsibilities

Developing, organizing, managing, and executing complex projects; delivering to cost, schedule, and performance as well as providing leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.
Ensuring the Innovation Process and Program enables the completion of key activities so that Senior Management has appropriate information to make timely decisions and choices for the Portfolio.
Foreseeing potential business or technical issues and proactively addressing them, ensuring contingency plans are available from each respective function as required to deliver Category goals.
Exhibiting innovation in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of timely and cost-effective improvements, concepts, developments, or technical insight.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to use systems and tools that reflect project timelines and interactions. Provides strategic input to plan and prioritize project approvals and milestones for efficient use of resources.
Demonstrating leadership within Launch Program Management, the R&D Function, and supporting the company philosophy and capability building within that discipline