Commercialization Manager, Appetizers Marketing (12 month contract)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and document the commercialization project strategy to obtain a thorough understanding of the business outcomes
• Support and lead commercialization across the Foodservice Appetizers business
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and KPIs in collaboration with stakeholders
• Conduct risk assessments and define mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Ensure all projects align with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Motivate the broader team around key project goals, timing, etc.
• Lead the project team in executing project plans, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure effective resource utilization
• Manage day-to-day project activities, including task assignments, status tracking, and problem resolution
• Manage all packaging changes and indirectly lead teams including Packaging Engineering, R&D, Marketing
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and risks
• Prepare and present status reports to management, highlighting achievements, issues, and plan adjustments
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and manage changes to project scope or timelines, communicating impacts
• Escalate critical issues to management and propose solutions
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess performance, lessons learned, and process improvements
• Ensure successful project handover to operational teams or clients for smooth transition
• Manage final project documentation and closure activities, ensuring all deliverables are met

Requirements

• 8+ years of proven project management experience within complex business environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, or Jira)
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Strong prioritization skills to leverage resources effectively
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple concurrent projects and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen with strategic ability
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• Experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects from concept to completion
• Experience managing upward among senior leadership and ensuring team accountability
• Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse teams across multiple regions

Nice to Have

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification
• Food and foodservice industry experience

Qualifications

• Proven career progression with increasing levels of responsibility

Benefits & Perks

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support including medical, family, and bereavement leave
• Wellbeing programs including vacation, holidays, volunteering time, and mental health resources
• Benefits vary by country, province, and role