Senior Manager, Commercialization

heinz; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Training & development

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Canada is seeking a Senior Product Commercialization Manager to drive end-to-end commercialization for Canada, coordinating R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver launches on time and within budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams, monitor risks, and optimize processes to improve speed to market while maintaining quality and strategic alignment. Hybrid work in Toronto with 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• MBA and/or PMP or equivalent project-management qualification preferred.
• 8+ years in CPG innovation and commercialization across grocery, mass retail and e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product commercialization for Canada from concept to market launch.
• Drive stage-gate decisions and cross-functional alignment to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation plans to executives.
• Track metrics, report progress and optimize processes to accelerate speed to market.
• Strengthen quality and technical rigor in commercialization processes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Growth mindset

Business acumen

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing/Engineering

MBA or PMP preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

SAP

ERP

PLM

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Senior Product Commercialization Manager (PCM)

Location : Toronto, ON
Hybrid : 3 days/week

As the Senior Product Commercialization Manager (PCM), you will lead the execution of product commercialization to help deliver the goals of the Kraft Heinz Canada business . You are accountable for successful delivery of Canada's portfolio of project initiatives within the North America Zone. The role requires strong and effective leadership across multiple functional areas, aligning R&D, Marketing, Sales Finance, and Supply Chain so that every launch or product change is seamlessly executed and thrives in market. Proven communication, collaboration, and influencing skills are critical to realizing Kraft Heinz's long-term strategic commitments. You will lead cross-functional project teams and are accountable for delivering multiple complex projects at a time - on time, on budget , and to the desired specifications .

What's on the menu?

• Own Kraft Heinz 'send -to-end product commercialization process for Canada , from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review .
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation , influencing cross functional team s in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify , m onitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies .
• Track key metrics, report progress, and mak e 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 speed to market .
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within Kraft Heinz's commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practice s .

Qualifications

• B achelor's in Business , Marketing, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. MBA and/or advanced Project Management qualifications preferred ( i.e., PMP or equivalent).
• 8+ year s in CPG innovation and commercialization, including stage-gate and agile delivery across grocery, mass retail , and e-commerce channels .
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels .
• Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions .
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and for applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes .
• Strong b usiness a cumen , with an u nderstand ing the economic factors motivating brand and category strategy .
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations with both internal teams and external partners .
• Proven analytical skills , leveraging data driven analysis to develop solutions and implementing change within an organization .
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project), with a working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP, PLM experience preferred, Tableau/Power BI an asset.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including to Kraft Heinz locations in the United States.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial -Savings/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks

Compensation

• New Hire Base Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $148,200.00
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Location(s)

Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters