Manager, Commercialization

Kraft Heinz; Illinois; On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Wellbeing programs

401k & retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a strategic project lead responsible for the end-to-end commercialization process from concept to market launch and post-launch review.

You will drive stage-gate decisions, manage risk, track metrics, and coordinate R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to accelerate speed to market while upholding quality and operational rigor.

Qualifications

• Accountable for KHC's end-to-end commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation plan, influencing cross functional team in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies
• Tracking key metrics, reporting progress, and making adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
• Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success

Responsibilities

• Accountable for KHC's end-to-end commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation plan, influencing cross functional team in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies
• Tracking key metrics, reporting progress, and making adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
• Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success

Job description

Job Description

• Accountable for KHC's end-to-end commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation plan, influencing cross functional team in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies
• Tracking key metrics, reporting progress, and making adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
• Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.