Sr. Manager Commercialization

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Own Kraft Heinz’s end -to-end product commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review.
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation, influence cross functional teams in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify , monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies.
• Track key metrics, report progress, and mak e adjustments as needed to ensure project success. Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve speed to market.
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within Kraft Heinz’s commercialization processes leading to improve in-market success
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practice s.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor’s in Business , Marketing, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. MBA and/or advanced Project Management qualifications preferred (i.e., PMP or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in CPG innovation and commercialization, including stage-gate and agile delivery across grocery, mass retail, and e-commerce channels or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or PhD with 6+ years of experience
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels.
• Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions .
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and for applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes.
• Strong b usiness a cumen , with an u nderstand ing of the economic factors motivating brand and category strategy .
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations with both internal teams and external partners.

Work Environment & Schedule