Job Description

The Commercialization Project Manager is responsible for leadership and coordination of cross-functional teams to enable effective execution of new product development projects. The position acts as a liaison between the leadership team/project teams and is responsible for project navigation and leading teams through critical checkpoints, including analysis and prioritization of risks and opportunities.

The ideal candidate should employ effective problem solving and should be able to easily adapt in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment where priorities shift from day to day. The candidate should be an objective leader representing cross-functional team members by connecting through positive and respectful interactions. Be approachable, listen actively and stay open to new ideas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

 Be a subject matter expert on product commercialization process, supporting & executing key processes and procedures for company initiatives

Work closely with key stakeholders (sourcing, R&D, operations, engineering, quality, product management) to develop project plans

Organize and run regular (ad hoc) project meetings, ensuring all key stakeholders agree to what they need to do/own

Demonstrate responsible and professional business leadership holding cross-functional team members accountable for project deliverable deadlines

Liaise with multiple functions regularly to build relationships, collaboratively problem solve, and drive projects to completion

Communicate risks to delivering and develop mitigation plans

Conduct postmortem analysis with key functional team key stakeholders to highlight wins, losses, and solves for negative outcomes

Improve random weight marketing processes & procedures to execute flawlessly for our customers

• Lead weekly cross-functional team meetings and ensure information is shared appropriately with leadership team
  • Communicate progress and flag delays in timelines by understanding the critical path of the project at hand
  • Analyze cause and effect of timeline changes
  • Identify actionable items and update trackers for: regulatory, formulas, graphics, SAP
• SAP management
  • Create basic SAP data & update tracker
  • Create New Product Worksheets & prioritize tracker
  • Complete manufacturing extensions
  • Validate BOM setup

Qualifications

5+ years experience in Project Management in Manufacturing Environment or Marketing role

Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

Solid understanding of financial reporting, consumer goods industry, and business management fundamentals 

Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP system 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Excellent presentation skills with both large and small audiences 

Excellent project management and organizational skills 

Demonstrated analytical ability 

KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

Project management

Organization, attention to detail and follow through

Time management

Ability to prioritize resources

Capacity to manage high stress situations

Bias for action

Leadership & influence: able to motivate people who are not direct reports

Team player with ability to work with all cross-functional players and understands how to navigate

Make things happen attitude

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

MBA and Two years of experience in a marketing role 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to travel 

Ability to obtain/have a valid CA Driver’s License & obtain reliable transportation for business travel 

Consistent and reliable attendance 

Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure situations 

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.