Commercialization Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercialization projects from concept approval through product launch and post-launch review.
• Own project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and Gantt charts for all commercialization initiatives.
• Ensure all projects progress through Weaver's stage-gate commercialization process in accordance with established procedures.
• Drive timely completion of project deliverables across all functional departments.
• Identify project risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate project risks and missed commitments to leadership when necessary.
• Maintain visibility into project status and proactively communicate changes to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), food manufacturing, supply chain, operations, commercialization, product development, or related environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans and Gantt charts.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Prominent ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana.