Senior Manager, Commercialization

Senior Manager, Commercialization at a glance... Location : Toronto, ON Hybrid : 3 days/week As   the   Senior   Product   Commercialization Manager (PCM), you   will   lead   the execution of product commercialization to help deliver the goals of   the Kraft Heinz Canada business .   You are accountable for successful delivery of Canada’s portfolio of project initiatives within   the North   America Zone. The role requires strong and effective leadership across multiple functional areas, aligning   R&D, Marketing, Sales Finance, and Supply   Chain so   that   every   launch or product change is seamlessly executed and thrives in market. Proven communication, collaboration,   and   influencing skills are critical   to realizing Kraft Heinz’s   long-term strategic commitments.   You will   lead   cross-functional project teams and are accountable for delivering multiple complex projects at a time   – on   time,   on   budget ,   and to   the   desired specifications . What’s on the menu?   ​ ​ Own Kraft   Heinz ‘send -to-end   product   commercialization process   for Canada , from   initial   concept to successful market launch and post-launch review .     ​ Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation , influencing   cross functional team s   in favor of project   objectives   and delivery expectations.   ​ Identify ,   m onitor   and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies .   ​ Track key metrics, report progress, and mak e   adjustments as needed to ensure project   success.   Lead   cross-functional   project team   across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to   innovate on   execution processes to   improve  speed   to market .   ​ Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within   Kraft Heinz’s   commercialization processes leading to   improved   in-market success   ​ Identify   opportunities for process improvement and implement best practice s . ​   Recipe for success – apply now if this sounds like you!    ​ ​ B achelor’s in Business ,   Marketing,   Food Science, Engineering, or   equivalent practical experience.   MBA and/or advanced Project Management   qualifications   preferred ( i.e.,   PMP or equivalent).     ​ 8+ year s   in   CPG innovation and commercialization, including stage-gate and agile delivery across   grocery, mass   retail ,   and e-commerce   channels .     ​ Strong cross-functional collaboration skills,   with the ability   to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels .   Ability to   negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions .   ​ Growth   mindset with a passion for   continuous learning   and for   applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes .   ​ Strong   b usiness   a cumen , with an   u nderstand ing   the  economic   factors motivating brand and category strategy .   ​ Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations   with   both internal teams and external partners .   ​ Proven analytical skills ,   leveraging   data driven analysis to develop solutions and implementing change within an organization .   ​ Proficiency   in   project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project), with a working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP, PLM experience preferred, Tableau/Power   BI   an asset.     ​ Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including to Kraft Heinz   locations   in the United States. ​   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: $118,600.00 - $148,200.00 Bonus: This position is