The Project Manager - Commercialization (PCM) is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of product commercialization initiatives within the organization. This role plays a critical part in executing strategic projects across the North America portfolio, ensuring successful product launches and changes from concept through post-launch review.
The PCM drives cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills are essential to align stakeholders and deliver market success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end commercialization projects, from ideation and development to market launch and post-launch evaluation
- Drive the stage-gate process, ensuring timely decisions on project progression, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to meet business expectations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Finance teams
- Identify, assess, and communicate project risks to leadership; develop mitigation plans to address challenges
- Track key performance metrics and monitor project progress, making data-driven adjustments where required
- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Ensure operational, technical, and quality standards are maintained throughout the commercialization process
- Foster continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and speed-to-market
- Influence stakeholders and negotiate effectively to achieve aligned project outcomes
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing projects, preferably in product commercialization
- Proven experience in product development and commercialization, ideally within CPG or food & beverage industries
- PMP certification or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
- Solid business acumen and understanding of brand and category strategies
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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