Associate Commercialization Manager at Our Home, Remote in United States

The Associate Commercialization Manager will oversee the progression of innovative snack projects from concept to market, fostering collaboration across departments like R&D, quality assurance, and operations to deliver products that align with the company’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute projects enhancing company growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Lead the commercialization of new product launches
• Manage the Stage Gate process, including defining scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines
• Coordinate artwork reviews and packaging transitions to vendors, liaising with customer design agencies, contacts, internal teams, and brokers
• Ensure accuracy in new product setups and maintenance to meet all specifications
• Complete production details in customer portals such as GORP, PROSPEC, and Gateway
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, Sales) and external partners (suppliers, co-manufacturers, vendors) for on-time launches
• Guide cross-functional teams toward business goals and objectives
• Maintain and share detailed project trackers, promoting adherence to timelines
• Deliver status updates, highlight issues to leadership
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings to track progress and address risks
• Develop expertise in industry, products, packaging, production, and commercialization processes
• Travel up to 20% for off-sites, production runs, and trials

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in CPG project management or related roles
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, with Stage Gate process knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with new product commercialization and startup protocols
• Background in managing private label products and customer interactions
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, project management proficiency, analytical abilities, and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in team settings, building relationships and leading initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits And Growth

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability