Associate Brand Manager, Brand Commercialization

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a key driver of core platform innovation initiatives at KINGS HAWAIIAN supporting the successful identifying of the opportunity and execution of product packaging and optimization projects.

• Lead the planning and execution of cross-functional innovation projects from concept through commercialization ensuring alignment on objectives scope timelines resources and deliverables.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans and critical path timelines identifying milestones risks and dependencies.

• Mobilize and lead cross-functional project teams (Innovation Insights Sales Food Science Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and other stakeholders) through the strategic alignment development and launch process.

• Exercise effective communication collaboration and decision-making among project teams and stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track and aligned to objectives.

• Identify assess and proactively mitigate project risks barriers and resource constraints to maintain momentum and achieve project objectives.

• Drive accountability across teams by monitoring progress tracking key deliverables and ensuring adherence to project timelines and commitments.

• Coordinate project resources budgets and priorities in partnership with functional leaders aligning to brand and business objectives to support successful execution.

• Promote an entrepreneurial agile and collaborative team culture across innovation projects and initiatives.

• Prepare and deliver project updates status reports and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders ensuring clear communication of project progress risks key decisions and milestones.

• Leverage project management tools processes and best practices to drive effective execution while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities resources and timelines.

• Perform other duties as or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelors degree and/or higher education in Business Administration preferred.

• 5 years of marketing innovation new product development project management or other relevant cross-functional experience preferred.

• Marketing agency brand management and/or CPG innovation or commercialization experience a plus.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE)

• Strong project management skills including planning prioritization organization and execution.

• Experience using project management software is a plus (e.g. MS Project MS Planner Asana etc.).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build strong relationships lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes in a collaborative environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and timelines.

• Highly organized proactive adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities.

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

• Ability to activate and amplify aloha via Kings values of excellence dignity saying it like it is in a way it can be heard; and curiosity collaboration critical thinking and emotional intelligence.