Essential Functions & Responsibilities  

• Own Kraft Heinz’s end-to-end product commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review.  

• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation, influence cross functional teams in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations. 

• Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies. 

• Track key metrics, report progress, and make 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 improve in-market success 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices. 

Expected Experience & Required Skills 

• Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. MBA and/or advanced Project Management qualifications preferred (i.e., PMP or equivalent).  

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in CPG innovation and commercialization, including stage-gate and agile delivery across grocery, mass retail, and e-commerce channels or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or PhD with 6+ years of experience 

• 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 business acumen, with an understanding of the economic factors motivating brand and category strategy. 

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations with both internal teams and external partners. 

Work Environment & Schedule 

Role will travel 10% of the time. Additionally, this role requires 5 days/week with hybrid flexibility to work remote 3 days/week. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.