Hybrid Associate Project Manager – Commercialization

Blue Diamond Growers; Elvas (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers seeks an entry-level Commercial Project Manager in Sacramento, CA. You will own defined projects from start to finish, guiding them through the Idea-to-Launch Stage Gate process with coaching as needed.

You’ll collaborate across Marketing, Innovation, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales and Finance to translate ideas into executable plans, manage budgets, and drive progress toward launches. This early-career role offers growth into higher complexity projects, leadership exposure, and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of project management, commercialization or related cross-functional project experience.
• CPG experience strongly preferred; food and beverage experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own defined commercialization and business projects from start to finish.
• Build and drive integrated project plans across cross-functional teams.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and facilitate productive meetings.
• Manage project scope, timing and budgets, escalate risks as needed.
• Track risks, decisions and dependencies to identify practical paths forward.
• Lead projects through the Idea-to-Launch Stage Gate process.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/PM

Job description

Blue Diamond Growers seeks an entry-level Commercial Project Manager in Sacramento, CA. You will own defined projects from start to finish, guiding them through the Idea-to-Launch Stage Gate process with coaching as needed.

You’ll collaborate across Marketing, Innovation, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales and Finance to translate ideas into executable plans, manage budgets, and drive progress toward launches. This early-career role offers growth into higher complexity projects, leadership exposure, and