Commercialization Project Manager

About the role

The Commercialization Project Manager leads the execution of projects for new customers and products through the Thrive Freeze Dry stage gate process. This role acts cross-functionally to drive on-time and on-budget product launches critical to the business success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of commercialization projects from concept to market launch
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Thrive Stage Gate Process
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept to delivery
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines, and budgets for commercialization initiatives
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and resource requirements
• Track project milestones and KPIs, providing regular status updates to stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, R&D, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service
• Facilitate effective communication between departments to ensure alignment on commercialization objectives
• Identify and communicate risks and issues with appropriate teams while having a POV on recommended solutions
• Help continuously improve the commercialization processes and best practices, and alignment across the PMO organization
• Create and maintain launch readiness criteria and checklists

Qualifications

• The qualified individual will possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, business, marketing, or similarly situated degree or equivalent experience
• MPP or similar certification is a plus
• 3+ years' experience in Project Management with experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods manufacturing industry a plus
• Experience with Retail project management and EDI portals a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Must be confident, a strong problem solver, and work well under pressure
• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time