COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT MANAGER

Galloway Company; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Galloway Company in Neenah, Wisconsin, seeks a Commercialization Project Manager to lead new product development and drive successful launches. You will coordinate Sales, R&D, QA, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure projects finish on time, within scope and meeting customer expectations.

This role requires strong project leadership, planning, organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (food, beverage, engineering, PM).
• 2–5 years leading product development, commercialization or cross-functional projects.
• Ability to own scope, schedules, risks and launch outcomes.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing, quality systems, regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, planning, organization and execution abilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management software, dashboards, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization projects from opportunity approval through launch and post-launch review.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure accountability, alignment, and execution.
• Drive launch readiness activities including formulation, packaging, sourcing, specs, trials, validations, and customer approvals.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues, and roadblocks affecting timing, quality, cost, or scope.
• Communicate project status, decisions and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and continuously improve commercialization processes and tools.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Beverage Science, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Dashboards

Job description

With a rich multigenerational history and a reputation for creating and delivering products and services that delight our customers (so they can delight theirs), Galloway Company is a recognized leader in the dairy processing industry.

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact in the dairy industry? We're on the hunt for a results-driven, passionate individual to join our team Commercialization Project Manager.

This pivotal role will lead new product development and commercialization projects from concept through successful launch. This role drives cross-functional execution across Sales, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to deliver projects on time, within scope, and aligned with customer and business expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization projects from opportunity approval through launch and post-launch review.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure accountability, alignment, and execution.
• Drive launch readiness activities, including formulation, packaging, sourcing, specifications, trials, validations, and customer approvals.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues, and roadblocks that impact timing, quality, cost, or scope.
• Communicate project status, decisions, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and continuously improve commercialization processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Beverage Science, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience leading product development, commercialization, or complex cross-functional projects in beverage, food, ingredients, consumer packaged goods, or related industries, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to own project scope, schedules, risks, decisions, dependencies, and launch outcomes.
• Familiarity with food manufacturing, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and product development processes preferred.
• Strong project leadership, planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management software, dashboards, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority, challenge constructively, and drive cross-functional accountability.

Why Join Galloway…..

At Galloway, we're more than a team – we're a family. You'll have the opportunity to work with a collaborative, innovative group of professionals who are dedicated to delivering superior quality and value. If you're a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a self-starter ready to make your mark, we want to hear from you.

Galloway Company offers attractive and competitive compensation and benefits packages including health insurance, quarterly bonus program, wellness programs, 401k Plan with company match, paid time off, life insurance, STD/LTD, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and much more.