Commercialization Manager

Title: Commercialization ManagerLocation: 100% Remote

Duration: 12 months assignment with high possibility of extension

Where you come in:

• This job contributes to clients success by facilitating the development of end-to-end supply chain solutions for new products and influences the go-to- market strategy accordingly. Acts as Supply Chain Operations' (SCO's) lead on cross-functional teams (SCO, Category, Creative, R&D, and Regulatory) responsible for the successful introduction of new products or product transitions globally. Manages and coordinates all aspects of new product introduction and transition activities within supply chain functions from initial concept to launch to handoff to operations to deliver a satisfactory flow of products to meet customer demands. Applies contemporary project management techniques and new product introduction techniques to execute product launches. Drives continuous improvement of the new product introduction process. Represents Supply Chain and typically leads supply chain activities on complex, longer term product development projects. Works effectively with directors and executive level employees within the function, across functions and with suppliers and service providers.
• Develops strategies, goals and objectives for the commercialization team. Operates, drives results and set priorities independently, with little direction. Drives improvement to the quality and speed of product launches. Improves the effectiveness of the Supply Chain and product launches via business process improvement efforts. May direct the efforts of Commercialization Manager(s) as assigned

Daily Responsibilities:

• Applies industry based standard project management and product development methodologies
• Facilitates the definition of scope, project goals, and success criteria
• Ensures project teams have clear goals, objectives and milestones consistent with project objective and financial goals
• Rewards and recognizes team's successes
• Leverages the use of the project management system in the daily and long range work flow for project and portfolio management
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead domain expertise within a team environment of cross functional peers
• Extremely organized, able to work independently, multi-task and manage complex projects in a highly dynamic environment
• Strategic thinker, with well-developed leadership behaviors for problem solving and driving process innovation
• Highly effective leadership, negotiation, influencing, motivational, coordination, and communication skills across a diverse globally matrixed organization
• Ensures that critical issues are identified and action plans are in place to address them
• Ensures effective communication takes place in the category and cross-functional organization
• Clearly communicate project status, risks, and scope creep with impact to all stakeholders on a regular basis
• Communicates critical issues to senior management
• Merges project management with new product introduction methodologies
• Coaches and mentors project managers on developing and maintaining project plans, objectives and schedules that support program objectives
• Works cross-functionally with business partners, suppliers and other teams to ensure successful execution of the program
• Ensure all project teams working on the program understand and work toward accomplishing the business vision, goals and objectives of the program. Analyzes and evaluates project interdependencies and their impacts to the program
• Monitors project execution to ensure that key milestones and performance parameters are met and that projects are delivered effectively to achieve the overall goals objectives of the program.
• Communicates program status to participants and stakeholders accurately and on-time. Ensures program governance.

Technology requirements:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Smartsheet's
• Application of industry-based project management and new product development methodologies and tools
• Project management practices, process improvement or new product introduction process improvement within supply chain

Years experience:

• 2+ years of experience

Required background:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including senior management
• Clearly communicate project status, risks, and scope creep with impact to all stakeholders on a regular basis
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communicating skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with domestic or international suppliers and individuals with varying levels of education and experience
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead domain expertise within a team environment of cross-functional peers
• Highly motivated, credible, self-driven professional whose sense of urgency, leadership and good judgment drive the success of new product introduction projects
• Ability to drive change. Effectively leads teams through significant ambiguity
• Ability to make decisions in an uncertain environment with changing priorities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, think on their feet, and execute with speed.
• Independent decision maker in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Effectively leads teams through significant ambiguity
• Relevant experience in multiple areas of expertise within Manufacturing or Supply Chains, such as Production Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing or related fields, preferably in the Food, Pharmaceutical or Consumer
• Working with business areas to prioritize requirements in order to deliver the greatest business benefits

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience as a mentor to other team members or supply chain management professionals
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to lead multi-faceted teams, provide clear priorities and expectations
• Experience as a mentor to other team members or supply chain management professionals
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to lead multi-faceted teams, provide clear priorities and expectations

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.