Commercialization Manager - Cookies and Bakery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

On-site fitness center

On-site daycare via Bright Horizons

Job summary

Campbell's is seeking a Commercialization Manager in the United States to lead complex product development and commercialization initiatives. You will coach cross‑functional teams, manage key projects, and drive strategic portfolio reviews to align with business goals.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Commercialization, you will influence senior leaders and partner across categories, leveraging strong financial acumen and strategic thinking to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, technical, or project management fields.
• Minimum 6+ years in project management, product commercialization and/or CPG supply chain.
• Proficient/advanced business and financial acumen.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of Stage Gate, Campbell's D4 or similar early-stage development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex projects and guide cross-functional teams.
• Oversee Category Portfolio Management Reviews and gate reviews.
• Apply financial insights to drive business results and priorities.
• Coach CPLs/Senior CPLs and manage project delivery timelines.
• Contribute to strategic plans for supply chain and business.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Technical/PM

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 Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 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. 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.
• 6+ years of related experience in project management, product commercialization and/or CPG manufacturing/supply chain.
• Proficient/advanced business and financial acumen
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Detailed knowledge of innovation tools and processes, Stage Gate, Campbell's D4 or similar early-stage iterative development process
• Experience working with senior leadership while willing to roll up sleeves with cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to drive strategic decision-making and challenge the status quo

Nice to have... (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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.