Commercialization Excellence Lead
Kraft Heinz
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $141.5k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Skills
About this role
Job Description C ommercialization Capability & Maturity Transformation Define and execute a multi-year commercialization capability maturity roadmap — spanning process, people, and technology — aligned to enterprise innovation ambitions. Design, implement, and continuously improve a project governance framework (agile, s tage- g ate , hybrid) scaled to initiative complexity, risk, and strategic importance. Establish standardized decision-making frameworks (RACI, Gate readiness criteria, issue escalation paths) that enable speed without sacrificing quality. Build and institutionalize rigorous change management practices, ensuring aligned base plans serve as the backbone of all initiative execution. Champion a 'Business First, Project Second' operating philosophy: anchoring every initiative plan to consumer-centric success criteria and competitive market realities. Develop and update comprehensive Commercial, Technical, and Market learning plans that generate the insights needed to support Gate decisions and in-market readiness. Establish post-launch tracking discipline using structured performance templates; drive corrective action rapidly when results diverge from commitments. Stakeholder Alignment & Courageous Leadership Act as the commercialization 's senior advisor — framing risks, surfacing key issues, and presenting decision-ready options for senior leadership with full transparency. Partner with commercialization , functional leaders , key d ecision m akers to build strong governance communities and drive cross-functional accountability. Talent Development & Capability Building Define role profiles, competency frameworks, and career ladders that attract, develop, and retain top commercialization talent in a competitive CPG environment ; build and execute a capability development roadmap for Project/Program Managers and cross-functional initiative team members. Lead onboarding, team effectiveness, and health-check cadences that establish high-performing norms across all initiative teams. Coach and mentor a team of project managers; embed 5E Leadership principles as the operating model for all multi-functional team leadership. Systems, Processes & Digital Enablement Lead the selection , implementation, and adoption of commercialization technology (portfolio management platforms, s tage- g ate tracking tools, collaboration systems). Define and enforce project data standards, tracking compliance protocols, and reporting cadences across the initiative portfolio. Design dashboards and governance reporting that give leadership real-time visibility into portfolio health, risk, and capacity utilization . Evaluate and continuously improve the integrated planning processes ( AOP schedules, spending plans, resource allocation) that drive cross-functional synchronization. Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.