Sr. Manager Commercialization
About The Position
Own Kraft Heinz’s end-to-end product commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review. Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation, influence cross functional teams in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations. Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies. Track key metrics, report progress, and make adjustments as needed to ensure project success. Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve speed to market. Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within Kraft Heinz’s commercialization processes leading to improve in-market success. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in CPG innovation and commercialization, including stage-gate and agile delivery across grocery, mass retail, and e-commerce channels or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or PhD with 6+ years of experience.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels.
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions.
- Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and for applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes.
- Strong business acumen, with an understanding of the economic factors motivating brand and category strategy.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations with both internal teams and external partners.
Nice To Haves
- MBA and/or advanced Project Management qualifications preferred (i.e., PMP or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Own Kraft Heinz’s end-to-end product commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review.
- Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation, influence cross functional teams in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
- Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies.
- Track key metrics, report progress, and make adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
- Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve speed to market.
- Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within Kraft Heinz’s commercialization processes leading to improve in-market success.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
