Our client, a CPG company, is looking for a Contract Commercialization Project Manager. This individual will manage multiple commercialization initiatives across a portfolio of approximately 30–40 SKUs, driving timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage multiple commercialization projects, including packaging updates, product changes, line extensions, and new product launches.
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Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
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Partner with Brand, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to drive execution and accountability.
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Proactively follow up on outstanding decisions, approvals, and deliverables to keep projects on track.
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Identify potential delays and resolve roadblocks to ensure timely project completion.
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Maintain visibility across multiple initiatives while ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.
Requirements:
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3+ years experience managing commercialization projects within the CPG industry, ideally in food/ bev.
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Experience managing multiple SKUs, packaging changes, product updates, or new product launches.
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Strong project management skills, including timeline development, milestone tracking, and cross-functional coordination.
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Proven ability to independently drive projects through execution and completion.
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Highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
This is a contract opportunity for 6 months to start with the potential to convert in 2027. This role requires candidates to be in office in Oakbrook 3 days a week.
This position pays a hourly rate of $40/hr-$50/hr dependent upon experience. Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits.
If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply today!
Missy Stella
Sr. Marketing Recruiter
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