Own and lead the end-to-end commercialization process for all projects (innovation, renovation, display, PPA & packaging graphic updates).
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, stage gates, milestones, and deliverable trackers across multiple workstreams.
Lead cross-functional forums and working sessions to drive alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution.
Anticipate risks, dependencies, and resourcing constraints, proactively escalating and resolving issues to keep projects on track.
Ensure all commercialization inputs are complete and aligned ahead of stage gate reviews and leadership checkpoints.
Deliver clear and concise status updates, dashboards, and launch readiness reporting to senior leadership.
Maintain tight alignment with the Senior Brand Manager, Innovation, providing timely insights and visibility to support leadership team communication.
Ensure consistency across projects by reinforcing process discipline, standard templates, and best practices.
Identify and implement improvements to workflows, tools, and ways of working to increase speed, clarity, and scalability.

Requirements

6 – 8 years of operations and or project management professional experience required
Brand management experience in the CPG industry is highly preferred
Prior professional experience leading and managing project teams required
Able to work cross-functionally among teams and allocate resources
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exceptional multitasking and time-management skills
Organized and detail-oriented, enjoys using organization tools to clearly manage and track work activities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, specifically in a supply chain environment
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment
Up to 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or as a department a few times a year
Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Annual Bonus
401(k) program + 4% company match after three months
New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance
Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend
Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts
New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections
Medical Insurance for the employee covered at 100% on select plans with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee
Vision and Dental Insurance covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
Life insurance
Flexible spending account and Health savings accounts for applicable plans
Employee assistance program (EAP)
All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence
And so much more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbrand managementoperations managementcommercialization processworkflow improvementresource allocationstatus reportingdata analysisMicrosoft Excelsupply chain management

Soft Skills

communication skillsmultitaskingtime managementorganizational skillsdetail-orientedproblem-solvingleadershipcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingjudgment