Commercialization Manager - Cookies and Bakery

Campbell Soup Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in the United States is seeking a Commercialization Manager to lead highly complex projects, coach cross-functional teams, and drive strategic initiatives across categories. You will manage 2-5 Big Bet projects, oversee PMRs, and partner with senior leaders to shape portfolio strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 6+ years in PM/commercialization, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of Stage Gate or similar processes.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Technical or Project Management.
• Must have 6+ years of related experience in project management, product commercialization and/or CPG manufacturing/supply chain.
• Must have proficient/advanced business and financial acumen.
• Must have excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have strong leadership and team management skills.
• Must have detailed knowledge of innovation tools and processes, Stage Gate, Campbell's D4 or similar early-stage iterative development process.
• Must have experience working with senior leadership while willing to roll up sleeves with cross-functional teams.
• Must have proven ability to drive strategic decision-making and challenge the status quo.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage highly complex projects focused on improvement and Big Bet initiatives.
• Portfolio Governance Leadership: Lead Category Portfolio Management Reviews, Gate reviews, and prioritization processes.
• Business and Financial Acumen: Develop and drive business results through PMR and prioritization forums.
• Leadership/Influence: Drive commercialization transformation and risk assessments; communicate with peers and senior leaders.
• Team Management: Guide CPLs/Senior CPLs toward project success.
• Strategic Thinking: Drive portfolio strategy and trade-off decisions.
• Strategic Plan Contribution: Contribute to development of strategic plans for Supply Chain and Business.
• Interdependency Mitigation: Identify and mitigate interdependencies between projects.
• Commercialization Expertise: Apply business and financial acumen to drive PMR discussions.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal abilities

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

PMP certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Stage Gate

D4 process

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

As the Commercialization Manager, you will be at the forefront of our product development and commercialization efforts. You will own highly complex projects, focused on improvement and high-impact initiatives across categories, and be responsible for coaching and guiding cross‑functional teams throughout their development. Your role will involve project management of 2-5 critical Big Bet projects, leading Category Portfolio Management Reviews (PMRs), Gate reviews, and prioritization processes. You will also manage CPLs and/or Senior CPLs, driving strategic thinking across our portfolio and contributing to the development of our strategic plans for Supply Chain and Business. This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Commercialization for your category.

What will you do…

• Project Leadership: Project Management of highly complex projects, with a focus on improvement and Big Bet, high-impact initiatives within and across categories, and coach cross‑functional teams for development.
• Portfolio Governance Leadership: Lead Category Portfolio Management Reviews, Gate reviews, and prioritization processes to ensure projects align with business goals and timelines.
• Business and Financial Acumen: Apply proficient understanding of business and financial acumen to develop, deliver and drive business results through effective PMR and prioritization forums.
• Leadership/Influence: Help craft and drive the transformation of commercialization using communication discipline & continuity and overall risk assessments that build risk tolerance. Effectively communicate with peers, as well as up to Category Vice Presidents and Research & Development leaders, driving R&R accountability to improve project delivery.
• Team Management: Manage a team of CPLs and/or Senior CPLs, providing guidance and support to achieve project success.
• Strategic Thinking: Drive strategic thinking across the portfolio, making decisions on trade‑offs and challenging the status quo to optimize outcomes.
• Strategic Plan Contribution: Contribute to the development of strategic plans for Supply Chain and Business, leveraging your expertise in commercialization.
• Interdependency Mitigation: Employing a continuous improvement mindset, identify and drive mitigation strategies for interdependencies and conflicts between projects, ensuring smooth project execution and meeting Category goals.
• Commercialization Expertise: Act as the commercialization expert within your category, utilizing proficient/advanced business and financial acumen to drive commercialization trade‑offs and PMR discussions, applying theoretical knowledge to real‑world scenarios.

What you bring to the table…

• (Must have) Bachelor's degree required, Supply Chain, Technical or Project Management concentration preferred.
• (Must have) 6+ years of related experience in project management, product commercialization and/or CPG manufacturing/supply chain.
• (Must have) Proficient/advanced business and financial acumen.
• (Must have) Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• (Must have) Strong leadership and team management skills.
• (Must have) Detailed knowledge of innovation tools and processes, Stage Gate, Campbell's D4 or similar early-stage iterative development process.
• (Must have) Experience working with senior leadership while willing to roll up sleeves with cross‑functional teams.
• (Must have) Proven ability to drive strategic decision‑making and challenge the status quo.

• (Preferred) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full‑time, salaried position is between $115,600-$159,000 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

We’re proud to be a purpose-driven company, connecting people through food they love.