Project Commercialization Manager

Simple Mills

Project Commercialization Manager with a focus on driving execution for successful product launches at Simple Mills. Integrating cross-functional teams from concept to shelf-ready products.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own commercialization projects from concept through launch across varying scopes, timelines, and risk profiles, ensuring consistent accountability and delivery
Build and manage integrated project plans in Microsoft Project; lead kickoffs to align scope, governance, and ways of working
Lead large-scale network transformation initiatives, including manufacturing or warehouse transitions, ensuring continuity of supply, operational readiness, and minimal disruption to customers and stakeholders
Orchestrate cross-functional execution across logistics, manufacturing, planning, and systems to successfully migrate operations, establish new capabilities, and stabilize performance post-transition
Conduct feasibility and risk assessments across technical, supply, operational, packaging, and manufacturing dimensions, applying appropriate governance based on complexity
Track milestones, dependencies, and critical path; proactively manage stakeholders to maintain momentum and deliverables
Capture trade-offs, risks, and decision rationale to ensure alignment and timely resolution
Prepare projects for stage-gate transitions, partnering with the project teams to structure inputs through a Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility (DVF) lens
Lead launch readiness and execution; conduct post-launch reviews to capture insights and strengthen future delivery.
Act as the integration point across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Procurement, Planning, Customer Logistics, Marketing, and Sales
Align cross-functional teams around a single, integrated commercialization plan, ensuring coordinated inputs, decisions, and handoffs
Maintain clear, real-time visibility on scope, timelines, risks, and next steps across stakeholders
Translate complex cross-functional activity into actionable project artifacts (plans, trackers, risk logs, decision frameworks)
Create clarity in ambiguous or fast-moving situations so teams can execute with confidence
Ensure commercialization plans reflect true feasibility across product, packaging, manufacturing, supply, and systems readiness
Apply working knowledge of how products are made (formulation, processing, packaging, plant capabilities) to strengthen planning and decision-making
Harness cross-functional expertise across all workstreams, translating functional strengths into an integrated end-to-end project plan that drives readiness from development through launch
Identify opportunities to accelerate timelines, simplify execution, and reduce risk across commercialization processes
Apply post-launch learnings to improve stage-gate discipline, documentation quality, and cross-functional effectiveness
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercialization project management, operations, supply chain, or manufacturing within CPG, food/beverage, or similar industries
Proven experience leading projects from concept through launch, including exposure to plant execution and manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of how products are made, scaled, and delivered in production settings
Ability to translate technical and operational realities into clear, actionable plans
Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and priorities
Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a bias toward action and delivery
Clear communicator who drives alignment, decisions, and execution across functions
Low ego, high ownership, team-first mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: This role offers a salary range of $105,000 to $120,000
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Eligible for an annual bonus as part of our commitment to recognizing team contributions and company success.
Holistic Benefits: A variety of health, financial, and wellness programs to help you feel your best and plan for the future.
Time to Recharge: We believe your best work comes when you have space to rest, refocus, and show up fully—our time off approach is built with that in mind.
Everyday Well-Being: From lifestyle perks to innovation shipments, we find meaningful ways to support you in living simply and feeling well.

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercialization project managementrisk assessmentproject planningstakeholder managementfeasibility analysissupply chain managementmanufacturing processeslogistics coordinationstage-gate processcross-functional execution

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsproactive problem-solvingteam collaborationdecision-makingadaptabilityleadershipresourcefulnessalignment facilitationexecution focus