Commercialization Project Lead
Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 22, 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. 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.What role will you play? How will you make history
with Campbell's? Apply today!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 - 3-5 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---
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
applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status,
disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by
law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected
from discrimination based on certain categories protected by
Federal law. Click here for additional information.
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