Commercialization Project Leader (CPL)

Immediate need for a talented Commercialization Project Leader (CPL). This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Camden, NJ(Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. 

Job ID: 24-51031

Pay Range: $35 - $38/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams to develop project scope incorporating cross functional inputs.
• Development of comprehensive project schedules, which may include alternative methods to meet project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risk/issues throughout a project life cycle.
• Provide concise communication of risks (both financial and technical) along with planned tactics to mitigate risks to Director and VP of Innovation
• Identify scope changes, such as timing and cost implications and communicate the impacts to the affected parties.
• Drive decision making at Director and VP level on scope.
• Ensure projects fit within financial parameters determined by brand finance. Elevate and drive decisions by senior leaders when projects fall outside of these
• Track the status of projects across the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource loading.
• Works across to manage complex projects i.e. new product platforms, new product brands, and new product line extensions.
• When needed will also support less complex projects i.e. label, packaging and corrugate changes, etc.
• Act as liaison throughout commercialization process to provide visibility to interdependence/conflicts between projects.
• Works with Manager of Commercialization Planning to notify teams of high levels of activity within a particular field, which affords the relevant leadership teams the visibility of department-specific activities and allocated resources.
• Utilize scheduling tools to build project schedules and update milestones.
• Effectively manages project schedules of higher visibility, risk and complexity (new SKU, new packaging, new brand, etc.).
• Coordinates projects that work across fiscal years, capital/plant improvements and manufacturing systems.
• Coordinates with those team members supporting other Brands to ensure the effective and efficient usage of shared manufacturing systems.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• CPG with commercialization experience preferred and understanding commercialization process (new items out the door start to finish).
• PM experience in other industries (R&D, Pharma, Aviation).
• Influential leader with demonstrated problem solving skills.
• flexibility and adaptability is key - environment that is always changing quickly.
• MS Project and MS office required
• Managing 10+ projects at a time.
• 5 years related business experience in project management.
• PMP Certification preferred (or PMP Designation).
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Technical or project management concentration preferred.
• General knowledge of food manufacturing processes, planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications: MS Project & MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power-BI.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross functional teams.
• Experience with stage gate process and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.

Our client is a leading Food and Beverages Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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