Strategic Launch & Portfolio Project Lead

The Swan Food Company

BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 83,000 - 139,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Schwan’s Company in the United States seeks a Commercialization Project Manager to lead product initiatives from concept to marketplace. You will drive cross-functional projects across the full product lifecycle, including launches, renovations, packaging updates, and discontinuations, partnering with Marketing, Finance, Operations, R&D, and Demand Planning.

The ideal candidate is strategic and highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, influence

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or relevant work experience) and 5+ years of experience in project management, commercialization, marketing, sales, or a related discipline, ideally within the CPG industry.
Experience leading cross-functional projects from concept through launch.
Ability to influence stakeholders, build relationships, and drive accountability across teams.
Familiarity with Stage-Gate processes and project management tools.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization, including new product launches, product renovations, packaging changes, and product discontinuations.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and key milestones while proactively identifying and mitigate risks.
Partners with teams across Marketing, Finance, Operations, R&D, and Demand Planning to ensure successful project execution and on-time delivery.
Drive accountability and alignment among stakeholders to achieve project objectives and business goals.