Commercialization Manager, Potato Marketing

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 Potato business
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
• Define project objectives, deliverables, and key performance indicators (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
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
• 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
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) considered an asset
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• Experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects through leading and influencing cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Strong prioritization skills to leverage resources on high-return issues
• A successful career progression with increasing levels of responsibility
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, Jira)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen with strategic ability
• Experience in managing upward among senior leadership and ensuring team accountability
• Experience leading diverse teams across multiple regions
• Food and foodservice experience preferred

Nice to Have

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification