Commercialization Project Manager

Description

You know it takes more than a great recipe to bring a new product to life. It takes someone who can connect the dots, bring people together, anticipate what is coming next and keep every detail moving forward.

You are organized, resourceful and comfortable working across teams to turn good ideas into great products on the shelf. You ask the right questions, solve problems before they slow everyone down and make sure nothing gets dropped along the way. Sound like you? Red’s is looking for a Commercialization Manager and we’d love to hear from you.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Franklin, Tennessee, with a minimum of three days per week required in the office. This is not a fully remote position. Relocation assistance is not available, so candidates should currently live within commuting distance of Franklin or be prepared to relocate at their own expense.

Principal Accountabilities

• •Facilitate the Portfolio Management Review (PMR) process to charter new projects and progress projects through the stage gate process.
• •Partner closely with Marketing to lead projects to ensure work is aligned with Red’s Brand and Innovation Strategy.
• •Lead cross-functional project team meetings (Commercialization and Discovery), Gate reviews and project prioritization to ensure initiatives align with business goals, resources and timelines.
• •Manage the full lifecycle of product-related projects, including new product launches, changes to existing SKUs and SKU discontinuations.
• •Partner with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Sales and other cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria.
• •Lead cross-functional reviews of the product pipeline, provide clear status updates, identify risks and make recommendations to keep projects moving forward.
• •Maintain strong communication with leaders and stakeholders regarding project status, deadlines, costs, supply chain considerations, risks and key decisions.
• •Coordinate the execution of new product introductions and changes to existing products, including artwork updates, reformulations, supplier changes and packaging specification updates.
• •Identify project interdependencies and conflicts, develop mitigation plans and help resolve issues that could affect execution.
• •Coordinate and attend plant trials and first production runs, as needed.
• •Create clear meeting agendas, decisions and actionable recaps to keep teams aligned and accountable for deliverables.
• •Oversee the packaging artwork process and help establish priorities as business needs change.
• •Lead cross-functional reviews of packaging graphics and new-item bills of materials (BOMs).
• •Identify and implement process improvements and tools that strengthen commercialization and product lifecycle management.
• •Bring strategic thinking to the portfolio by evaluating trade-offs, challenging the status quo, and helping the business make informed decisions.
• •Contribute commercialization expertise to broader Supply Chain and business planning.

Requirements

• •Five or more years of project management, commercialization or related experience within the CPG industry required.
• •Experience managing cross-functional product launches and changes throughout the product lifecycle.
• •Strong understanding of project management principles; PMP certification is a plus.
• •Excellent organization, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities, identify risks, and keep complex projects moving forward.
• •Experience with project management software; knowledge of ClickUp is a plus.
• •Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• •Ability to work onsite in Franklin, TN a minimum of three days per week.