Commercialization Project Lead
Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our
history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations.
It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future
success.We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people
trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well
as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's
Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands
like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge
Farm, Snack Factory, and Synder's of Hanover. We foster a culture
of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced.
And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards
for performance.Here, you will make a difference every day. You
will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You
will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to
grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.General
Summary:The Commercialization Project Leader (CPL) is responsible
to lead successful commercialization of new products and costs
savings of existing products to deliver both top and bottom line
results in line with the Campbell's US Retail Strategic Plan. The
position will manage projects to deliver from $10MM NS up to $100MM
NS, from idea conceptualization through to product on shelf and
success in market utilizing the commercialization process and stage
gate methodology. Primary Responsibilities:Project
Management---
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.Stage
Gate---
Manage key stakeholder/partners throughout the stage gate
process---
Conduct key gate reviews and regular management reviews---
Ensure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive the
leadership teams to make effective decisions.Continuous
Improvement---
Conduct post launch reviews of key initiatives (> $30MM NS, or
> $5MM cost savings) and recommend and implement improvements to
the commercialization process cross functionally (brand, finance,
R&D and Supply Chain)---
Ongoing responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing
improvement to ensure adequate evolution of the commercialization
process.Job Complexity:---
Works across Campbell's Americas 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 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.Minimum
Requirements:---
Bachelor's degree required Technical or Project Management
concentration preferred or related field MBA preferred.---
Years of experience - 3 + years of related experience in project
management and/or analytical role with a minimum of 3 years in
product commercialization.Knowledge, skills and abilities
preferred---
Bachelor's degree; Technical or Project Management concentration
preferred or related field MBA preferred. Technical or Project
Management concentration preferred or related field MBA preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
preferred---
Detailed knowledge of innovation tools and processes, Stage Gate,
Campbell's D4 or similar early stage iterative development
process---
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the aptitude to quickly
learn and apply new concepts/tools. Preferable knowledge in
Microsoft Project.---
Knowledge of industry technology such as Clarity, SAP, Optiva or
related preferred experience helpful---
Ability to interpret and adjust to situations that involve
conflicting goals---
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data---
Attention to detail---
Knowledgeable about the CPG industry and/or experience in
manufacturing---
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate within a cross
functional team environment---
Ability to effectively communicate with several different
functional areas and levels within the organization---
Strong presentation skills - written documentation and oral
presentation of project status on a monthly basis.---
Effective time management skills required to maintain multiple
projects.Compensation and Benefits:The target base salary range for
this full-time, salaried position is
between$72,900-$117,300Individual base pay depends on work location
and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and
relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms
of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental,
401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of
employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more
information about our total rewards package.The Company is
committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and
qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship,
including consideration for employment, without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability,
age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
Keywords: Campbell Soup Company, Camden , Commercialization Project Lead, Other , Camden, New Jersey
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