Senior Manager, Platform Growth

Chobani • New York, NY

7d • $121,000 - $190,300

About The Position

Chobani is looking for a curious, self-starter to drive both day-to-day execution and strategic point-of-view formation for our naturally functional platforms— Core, High Protein, Zero Sugar, and Less Sugar – each at a different stage of growth and each presenting distinct strategic challenge. The right candidate brings a sharp point of view on execution and demonstrated experience driving strategic influence—translating data into actionable workstreams, coordinating cross-functional execution with precision to shape where we go next.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of progressive experience in product strategy, brand management, or product management
• 4+ years of experience in CPG
• Deep understanding of coffee or beverage categories, including product development and consumer behavior
• Proven track record of successfully leading product portfolios and driving measurable business results
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience using data to drive strategic decisions
• Excellent project management skills with ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive strategy and execution for the entire roasted coffee product portfolio, including packaging updates, product evolution, and sales support
• Drive long-term portfolio roadmap aligned with company growth objectives and market opportunities
• Manage product lifecycle from development through discontinuation
• Develop and manage a robust innovation pipeline for roasted formats, from consumer insight generation through concept development to full-scale launch
• Lead cross-functional innovation teams to identify white space opportunities and bring differentiated products to market
• Establish innovation frameworks and stage-gate processes to ensure disciplined product development
• Ensure strategic alignment across all channels (retail, café, e-commerce) for product launches, pricing, and positioning
• Partner with business unit leads to develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies
• Create clear, concise, and compelling product positioning and messaging tailored to specific customer segments and channels
• Own and develop cohesive pricing architecture across all channels, balancing profitability targets with competitive positioning
• Conduct regular pricing analyses and recommend strategic adjustments based on market dynamics
• Track and analyze product performance using advanced analytics, translating insights into actionable strategies that drive growth
• Establish and monitor KPIs across the portfolio, using data to optimize product mix and inform future development
• Present regular business reviews to senior leadership with strategic recommendations
• Partner with R&D, marketing, sales, operations, and supply chain to ensure seamless product commercialization
• Lead cross-functional teams through complex product launches and initiatives
• Build strong relationships across the organization to drive alignment and execution excellence
• Develop comprehensive sales tools and resources including sales decks, training materials, competitive intelligence, and product education
• Partner with sales leadership to ensure field teams are equipped to effectively sell and position products
• Conduct regular training sessions and create ongoing enablement content
• Build and foster relationships with key customers to enhance product offerings and inform roadmap development
• Stay current on competitive landscape, consumer trends, and category dynamics
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision coverage
• disability insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
• fertility and childcare assistance
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
• employee assistance program
• fitness discounts
• a wellness reimbursement
• on-site gym access (certain locations)
• a monthly wellness newsletter
• 120 hours of paid time off
• 11 holidays
• paid volunteer time off

What This Job Offers

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