Remote Commercialization Project Manager

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Commercialization Project Manager - Fully Remote

For quick apply please reach out toMadelaine Madie Yu

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Open for W2 candidates only!

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Description

• Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment): (yes or no) yes.
• Interview Process: (individual or panel one or multiple) panel multiple.
• Interview Type: (video call in-person) video.

Q&A:

1) What would success look like for this role in the first 60-90 days and which types of commercialization projects will be prioritized (e.g. new product launches vs. product changes)

• Thorough understanding of projects/ stakeholders/ tasks.
• Plan and execute complex projects supporting innovation portfolio.
• Manage project risks timeline and stage gate milestones.

2) What level of autonomy and influence will this individual have when working across R&D marketing supply chain and finance teams

• Partner with BUs Innovation and technical team to supply and manage project timing risk assessment.
• Lead project planning and execution.
• Accountable for project success involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and enterprise leaders

3) How important is direct product development or CPG experience compared to pure project management or PMPdriven experience

• Must have CPG product development/ project management/ commercialization experience.
• PMP not necessary.
• Not interested in general project management.

Job Purpose

• The Manager PCM role is an Aon-based Project Management position residing within the Operations organization. The successful candidate will spearhead the execution of product commercialization to help deliver the goals of each KHC business unit. The primary responsibilities will be driving the successful delivery of the North America Zones portfolio of project initiatives.
• The role requires strong and effective leadership extending across multiple functional areas aligning efforts between R&D marketing sales finance and supply chain teams to ensure that each launch or product change is seamlessly executed and thrives in market.
• Proven communication collaboration & influencing skills are critical for the candidates success and to realize Clients long-term strategic commitments. The PCM will lead a diverse team of cross-functional experts and be responsible for leading the project to deliver it on time in budget and to desired specifications.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Accountable for KHCs end-to-end commercialization process from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review.
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress deviation mitigation plan influencing cross functional team in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies.
• Tracking key metrics reporting progress and making adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
• Lead cross-functional project team across R&D Marketing Operations Procurement Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing.
• Strengthen the quality operational technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• 3 years Managing Commercialization Projects or Project Teams.
• Proven experience in product development and commercialization preferably in the CPG or food & beverage industry with PMP Certification or similar preferred.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills able to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels.
• Successfully negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions.
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning to applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes.
• Strong Business Acumen understanding the unique economic factors motivating brand and category strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills capable of leading conversations for both internal teams and external partners.
• Proven analytical skills leveraging data driven analysis to develop solutions and implementing change within an organization.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience qualifications and local market. Also some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore onshore and near shore outsourcing IT digital consulting systems integration application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas Europe Africa and Asia and more than 400 clients across a broad spectrum of markets including financial services manufacturing telecommunications chemical services technology public sector and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5 IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

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