Project Manager, Supply Innovation Commercialization Specialist; L6

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Health benefits

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a project-focused professional in Plainfield, IL to drive portfolio commercialization across innovation and supply optimization. You will collaborate with Demand, Technical Operations, and global partners to move projects from concept to launch.

The role requires 1–3+ years in supply disciplines, a technical degree, and strong communication. Expect a fast-paced environment with travel and cross-site coordination.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years across supply disciplines (CPG, manufacturing, procurement, planning, quality, or PM)
• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain or related technical field with product commercialization knowledge
• Strong business acumen, communication and relationship-building skills
• Practical knowledge of packaging design, liquid development and manufacturing processes
• Comfort with reporting tools (PowerBI, Smartsheets) and SAP experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across innovation, renovation, and supply optimization using WCC blueprint and A360 governance
• Provide Supply's technical/operational perspective through commercialization lifecycle
• Build relationships with Global Category Team partners and maintain project visibility with PowerBI/Smartsheets
• Manage project timelines, resources, and mitigation plans
• Deliver portfolio on time, in full, on budget and on quality from initiation to post-launch
• Identify risks and ensure due diligence at each stage of development

Skills

Supply chain experience

Strong communication

Product commercialization knowledge

Engineering or technical background

Relationship building

Education

BS in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

PowerBI

Smartsheets

SAP

Job description

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Company

Diageo

Location

Plainfield, IL

About The Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It's fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About This Role

• Lead individual projects across our portfolio of innovation, renovation and supply optimization work, growing in complexity over time, applying Diageo's World Class Commercialization (WCC) blueprint to guide execution and our A360 framework to navigate stage gate governance and decisions
• Provide Supply's technical and operational perspective through the product commercialization lifecycle, partnering with Demand, Technical Operations and the broader Supply community to resolve commercialization hurdles as they arise
• Build relationships with our Global Category Team partners worldwide, and grow fluency in our portfolio reporting tools (PowerBI, Smartsheets) to keep your projects visible and on track
• Manage project timelines and resourcing, adapting plans and bringing creative solutions as issues arise
• Deliver your project portfolio against our global commitments, on time, in full, on budget and on quality, from initiation through post-launch
• Identify and manage risks proactively, with clear, actionable mitigation plans for each project
• Ensure technical due diligence at each stage, so decisions at A360 gates are well-supported and sound
• Apply Diageo's WCC methodology and A360 governance rigorously across your portfolio
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our commercialization process and tools as you encounter friction in your own project work

Experience/skills Required

• 1-3+ years of experience across supply disciplines, procurement, manufacturing, technical operations, planning, quality or project management, in a CPG environment
• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, with demonstrated knowledge of product commercialization
• Strong business acumen, communication and relationship-building skills
• Practical knowledge of primary package design, liquid development and manufacturing processes
• Comfort working with reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, Smartsheets)
• SAP experience a plus
• 10% travel required

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Recruitment Scam Warning

Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Plainfield Tech Centre

Job Posting Start Date

2026-09-23

PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $67,725 TO $112,875 (ANNUAL)

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role's primary location.