Senior Project Manager, Commercialization

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "Who We Are", "Traits of a Chompian", "Accepting applications through...", "What You Will Do", "Responsibilities", "Who You Are", "Position: Senior Project Manager, Commercialization", "Reports to:", "Location:", "Type:", "Salary Range Opportunity:", "Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp:", "Other Perks:", "Our Commitment", etc. We need to use

for section headings: e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. We must drop boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines, application instructions. We must preserve all substantive information. We need to decide which sections to include: Possibly "About the role" (could be "What You Will Do" or overview). "Responsibilities" (the bullet list). "Requirements" or "Qualifications" (the "Who You Are" section). "Skills" maybe not separate. "Benefits" (the compensation and perks). "Pay" (salary range). "Schedule" maybe not present (they mention remote, full-time, exempt, hybrid & flexible remote schedule). Could include schedule info under "Schedule" if present. The posting says: "Location: Remote", "Type: Full-Time, exempt", "Hybrid & flexible remote schedule." So schedule info exists: hybrid & flexible remote schedule. So we can include a Schedule section. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. We need to use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

  for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information: So we need to include the company description, traits, etc. Possibly under "About the role" we can include the "Who We Are" and "Traits of a Chompian" and maybe the acceptance date. But we must not repeat job title as heading. The "Who We Are" is about company, not role. Could be part of "About the role" or maybe we can have a section "About Chomps". But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings for sections; we could also have other headings? Probably better to stick to those. So we need to map content to those sections. We have: - About the role: could include overview of role, what you will do, maybe the "What You Will Do" paragraph and the "Traits of a Chompian" and "Who We Are"? But "Who We Are" is about company, not role. Might still be okay as part of About the role? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". It doesn't forbid including company description. I'd include a brief overview under About the role: summarizing Chomps and the role. - Responsibilities: the bullet list under "Responsibilities" (the long list). We'll need to extract each responsibility as

  . - Requirements / Qualifications: The "Who You Are" section includes education, experience, skills, etc. Could split into Requirements (education, experience) and Qualifications (skills, certifications). But we can combine into one section maybe "Requirements". However we have both Requirements and Qualifications headings available. We could put education/experience under Requirements, and skills/certifications under Qualifications. But we need to avoid thin sections. Might be better to have one "Requirements" section containing all. But we have both headings; we could use Requirements for mandatory, Qualifications for preferred. The posting says: Bachelor's degree ... (Master's preferred). 5-8 years experience ... Proven ability ... Expert in ... Excellent organizational skills ... Proficient in ... Strong analytical ... Exceptional communicator ... Ability to thrive ... People manager experience preferred PMP certification or equivalent is a plus. Project managed in remote environment, preferred. Thus we can separate: Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 5-8 years experience, proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects, etc. Qualifications: Master's degree preferred, People manager experience preferred, PMP certification a plus, remote project management experience preferred. But we need to ensure we don't invent content. We'll keep as is. - Skills: maybe not needed if we covered under Qualifications. Could omit Skills section if no specific skills list separate. The posting mentions skills like project management software, collaboration tools, analytical, problem-solving, communication, etc. Those are more like qualifications. Could put them under Qualifications. - Benefits: The posting mentions medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K 6% match, monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office, unlimited PTO, 15+ paid holiday days + quarterly mental health days, hybrid & flexible remote schedule, Chicago office open, paid maternity and paternity leave, bi-annual total team in-person activities, company-wide continual education budget, unlimited snacks. Also "Ability to make an impact", "Opportunities to grow". Those are benefits/perks. We'll list them. - Pay: Salary range $140,000 - $150,000 + 20% annual bonus. - Schedule: Hybrid & flexible remote schedule, remote, full-time, exempt. Could mention location remote, type full-time exempt. We must not include boilerplate like "Our Commitment" (diversity statement) maybe could be omitted? It's substantive but maybe not required. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we should keep the diversity statement. Where to put? Could be under "About the role" or maybe a separate section but we only have allowed headings. Could include under "About the role" as a paragraph. Also "Accepting applications through 10/4/2026 5pm CST" is application instruction; we must remove application instructions. So drop that. Also "You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship..." That's also eligibility/legal; maybe we should keep as it's substantive? It's about eligibility. Could be under "Requirements" maybe as a note. But it's not a requirement per se; it's eligibility. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not cookie/navigation/legal/EEO? It's a legal requirement. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is legal eligibility (work authorization). Might be considered legal boilerplate; but it's substantive for applicants. However the instruction says remove legal boilerplate. I'd drop it to be safe. Also "Important Notice: It has come to our attention that fraudsters..." is scam-warning boilerplate; remove. Also "Discover a new standard in snacking at www.chomps.com." is marketing; maybe keep under About Chomps. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's craft:

  About the role

  Chomps is America's fastest-growing meat snack brand, offering 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef and venison, antibiotic-free turkey and chicken meat sticks with 10+ grams of protein, no sugar, hormones, soy, dairy, artificial preservatives, nitrates, or MSG. As a minority-owned, family-operated, B Corporation‑certified business, Chomps emphasizes thoughtful sourcing and holds a non‑ultra‑processed food certification via the Non‑GMO Project. In this role you will serve as a Senior Project Manager, Commercialization, leading complex, cross‑category innovation and commercialization initiatives.

  Responsibilities

  • Lead and influence cross‑functional teams through complex innovation projects, overseeing multiple high‑impact initiatives simultaneously while driving alignment, strategic prioritization, and timely decision‑making.
  • Build strategic project frameworks, challenge assumptions, and proactively identify risks and bottlenecks before they impact timelines.
  • Drive accountability across teams and elevate issues to leadership when needed to protect launch timing and quality.
  • Lead and influence high‑level, cross‑functional project meetings, driving clarity on updates, risks, decisions, and timelines while ensuring alignment across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Design, refine, and lead complex project timelines (Monday.com), driving strategic prioritization, anticipating timeline risks, and enabling cross‑functional teams to execute with clarity and precision.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end project performance using advanced documentation, risk modeling, and mitigation strategies to anticipate issues before they impact delivery.
  • Drive accountability at all levels, ensuring cross‑functional partners meet commitments and escalating barriers early to protect launch timing and quality.
  • Orchestrate cross‑functional collaboration, aligning teams around clear objectives, decision pathways, and commercialization requirements for high‑moving innovation projects.
  • Manage project scope, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure successful on‑time project delivery.
  • Coach, mentor, and elevate project managers and commercialization team members, strengthening Stage‑Gate discipline, operational rigor, and project management excellence across the organization.
  • Support projects through the stage‑gate process, assisting in adherence to defined gates and deliverables at each stage; partner with the Innovation Director in preparing for gate reviews, gathering documentation, helping with presentations, taking detailed notes, and supporting approval documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Innovation Director to ensure key stakeholders are aligned and facilitate decision‑making at each gate.
  • Provide training on stage gate and commercialization to new team members.
  • Implement robust post‑launch evaluations to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate collaboration across product development, marketing, manufacturing, planning, inventory, fulfillment, BAT, sales, and finance; promote clear communication and teamwork to manage interdependencies and address conflicts.
  • Serve as the senior liaison between project teams and leadership, providing clear, concise updates on risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to secure the right resources at the right time for complex innovation projects; prioritize work across teams to optimize efficiency and ensure critical path tasks stay on track.
  • Analyze project data to identify trends, productivity opportunities, and systemic improvements; apply key learnings to drive actionable insights that enhance productivity savings.
  • Champion a culture of learning, cross‑training, and process optimization; lead initiatives that strengthen commercialization discipline across the organization.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
  • 5‑8 years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the consumer‑packaged goods (CPG) industry.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional projects with high ambiguity and high visibility.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies, risk mitigation, and strategic prioritization.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Proficiency in using project management software and collaboration tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Exceptional communicator with strong executive presence and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to thrive in a team‑oriented environment by building relationships, driving alignment, fostering collaboration,