Project Manager – Commercialization & Customer Programs

Auburn, AL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 120000

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

Project Manager Commercialization & Customer Programs

Location: Auburn WA Onsite/Hybrid Relocation considered for exceptional candidates

Formula Corp is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in liquid fill home personal pet and institutional care products. For over 40 years weve partnered with leading national brands and retailers to develop manufacture and scale high-quality products across private label branded and contract manufacturing programs.

We operate in a fast-moving customer-centric environment where speed accountability and execution matter. As a lean growth-oriented organization we value people who can build structure while keeping momentum collaborate cross-functionally and take ownership from concept through commercialization.

Role Overview

Formula Corp is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex customer and internal commercialization initiatives across our commercial portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of Sales R&D Operations Procurement Quality and Supply Chain and plays a critical role in ensuring customer programs move forward with clarity urgency and accountability.

This is not a passive project tracking role. We are looking for someone who can actively drive outcomes challenge gaps create process where needed and ensure commitments are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for customer programs including new product development line extensions transitions and process improvements
Own project timelines milestones risks and deliverables across cross-functional teams
Drive accountability across internal stakeholders even when formal processes are still evolving
Translate customer requirements into clear internal execution plans
Proactively identify risks bottlenecks and dependencies and drive resolution
Develop and refine commercialization and project management processes as the business scales
Serve as a central point of communication for project status escalation and alignment
Support the commercial organization in ensuring customer commitments are met on time and in full

Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or CPG environment
Proven experience leading cross-functional commercialization and new product development initiatives
Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and influence across teams without relying solely on formal authority
Strong process builder who can operate effectively in ambiguous fast-moving environments
Comfortable building and managing timelines escalating risks and making trade-offs when needed
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between sales customer technical and operational teams
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic deadline-driven environment
Strong technical aptitude with tools such as Microsoft Office project management software CRM systems and ERP platforms

What Success Looks Like

Projects move faster with fewer surprises
Teams are aligned on priorities ownership and timing
Customers experience a clear professional and reliable execution partner
Commercial processes become clearer and more repeatable without adding unnecessary bureaucracy

Why Join Formula Corp

High-visibility role with direct impact on customers and revenue
Opportunity to build and shape commercialization processes not just follow them
Collaborative leadership team in a growth-oriented PE-backed environment
Exposure to leading national retailers and brands

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary comprehensive benefits package and potential relocation support for exceptional candidates.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Project Manager Commercialization & Customer ProgramsLocation: Auburn WA Onsite/Hybrid Relocation considered for exceptional candidatesFormula Corp is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in liquid fill home personal pet and institutional care products. For over 40 years weve partnered wi...