Hybrid Product Commercialization Lead – Accelerate Launches

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid work flexibility

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Product Commercialization Manager in Chicago to lead end-to-end product launches and post-launch reviews across NA. You will align R&D, Marketing, Sales Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and market success.

You will drive stage-gate decisions, monitor risk, and report progress while fostering cross-functional collaboration, speed to market, and continuous process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in CPG innovation and commercialization, including stage-gate and agile delivery.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to lead and motivate teams across departments.
• MBA and/or PMP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product commercialization from concept to market launch and post-launch review.
• Drive stage-gate decisions and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation strategies to executives.
• Track metrics, report progress, and adjust plans to ensure success and speed to market.
• Strengthen process rigor within Kraft Heinz’s commercialization processes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or Engineering

MBA and/or PMP or equivalent

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Senior Product Commercialization Manager in Chicago to lead end-to-end product launches and post-launch reviews across NA. You will align R&D, Marketing, Sales Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and market success.

You will drive stage-gate decisions, monitor risk, and report progress while fostering cross-functional collaboration, speed to market, and continuous process improvements across the organization.