Commercialization Project Manager
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Job Description
The Commercialization Project Manager is responsible for leadership and coordination of cross-functional teams to enable effective execution of new product development projects. The position acts as a liaison between the leadership team/project teams and is responsible for project navigation and leading teams through critical checkpoints, including analysis and prioritization of risks and opportunities.
The ideal candidate should employ effective problem solving and should be able to easily adapt in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment where priorities shift from day to day. The candidate should be an objective leader representing cross-functional team members by connecting through positive and respectful interactions. Be approachable, listen actively and stay open to new ideas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:Be a subject matter expert on product commercialization process, supporting & executing key processes and procedures for company initiatives
Work closely with key stakeholders (sourcing, R&D, operations, engineering, quality, product management) to develop project plans
Organize and run regular (ad hoc) project meetings, ensuring all key stakeholders agree to what they need to do/own
Demonstrate responsible and professional business leadership holding cross-functional team members accountable for project deliverable deadlines
Liaise with multiple functions regularly to build relationships, collaboratively problem solve, and drive projects to completion
Communicate risks to delivering and develop mitigation plans
Conduct postmortem analysis with key functional team key stakeholders to highlight wins, losses, and solves for negative outcomes
Improve random weight marketing processes & procedures to execute flawlessly for our customers
- Lead weekly cross-functional team meetings and ensure information is shared appropriately with leadership team
- Communicate progress and flag delays in timelines by understanding the critical path of the project at hand
- Analyze cause and effect of timeline changes
- Identify actionable items and update trackers for: regulatory, formulas, graphics, SAP
- SAP management
- Create basic SAP data & update tracker
- Create New Product Worksheets & prioritize tracker
- Complete manufacturing extensions
- Validate BOM setup
Qualifications
5+ years experience in Project Management in Manufacturing Environment or Marketing role
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Solid understanding of financial reporting, consumer goods industry, and business management fundamentals
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP system
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills with both large and small audiences
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated analytical ability
Key Skill Requirements:Project management
Organization, attention to detail and follow through
Time management
Ability to prioritize resources
Capacity to manage high stress situations
Bias for action
Leadership & influence: able to motivate people who are not direct reports
Team player with ability to work with all cross-functional players and understands how to navigate
Make things happen attitude
Preferred Requirements:MBAandTwo years of experience in a marketing role
Physical Requirements:Ability to travel
Ability to obtain/have a valid CA Driver’s License & obtain reliable transportation for business travel
Consistent and reliable attendance
Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure situations
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.
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