Commercialization Project Lead
Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: May 6, 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 ManagementLead
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
InnovationIdentify 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 theseTrack the status of projects across
the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource
loading.Stage GateManage key stakeholder/partners throughout the
stage gate processConduct key gate reviews and regular management
reviewsEnsure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive
the leadership teams to makeeffective decisions.Continuous
ImprovementConduct 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
ComplexityWorks 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 corrugatechanges, etc.Act as
liaison throughout commercialization process to provide visibility
tointerdependence/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.Years of
experience: 3 + years of related experience in project management
and/or analytical role with a minimum of 3 years in product
commercializationPreferred Qualifications: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 orsimilar early-stage iterative
development processExcellent Microsoft Office skills, and the
aptitude to quickly learn and apply new concepts/tools.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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