Sr Manager SC Commercialization PM

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc • Kennewick, WA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Lamb Weston is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager, Commercialization Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that bring innovative products and services to market. This role is pivotal in bridging product development, marketing, operations, and sales to ensure seamless execution of commercialization strategies. The ideal candidate is a seasoned project leader with a strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for delivering market-ready solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in project management, commercialization, or product launch roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of go-to-market strategies, product lifecycle management, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in consumer goods, healthcare, technology, or manufacturing industries.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Demonstrated executive presence
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product launches, product sourcing transitions, and supplier changes, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely execution, and seamless market readiness.
• Develop and manage commercialization projects through various project management processes: integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to drive project execution.
• Responsible for the supply chain components of the stage-gate review.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercialization initiatives, providing clear, consistent updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting risks, dependencies, and progress.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and coordinated execution.
• Drive post-launch reviews and continuous improvement efforts to optimize future product introductions.
• Drives continuous improvement of the new product introduction process.
• Champion best practices in project management and commercialization frameworks.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees