Sr. Project Manager, Commercialization

Company & Culture: 

At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space.

 

Requirements:

• Experience in CPG, Food & Beverage (natural & conventional grocers, mass-market retailers)
• 8+ years of customer/commercial marketing, commercialization, or related experience
• Experience with syndicated data (SPINs, Nielsen, IRI) and category management
• Interest and passion for raw foods and kombucha
• Proven track record in leading/growing commercial marketing and sales

 

Job Responsibilities:

The Project Manager - Commercialization will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of new product innovation and optimization, ensuring efficient and timely execution from initial concept to successful market introduction. This role will require the Project Manager to work closely with a diverse range of cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, Marketing, Operations, Brand, Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain, to bring products to market while ensuring that all quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements are met.

 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading and managing complex projects within fast-paced, high-growth environments, and possess a deep understanding of the end-to-end commercialization process. From initial product ideation to post-launch analysis, the Project Manager will drive the seamless coordination of all necessary activities, addressing challenges along the way and keeping teams aligned to ensure products meet business objectives, consumer needs, and company timelines.

 

This role also demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to adapt strategies based on market demands, project performance, and stakeholder input. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative and dynamic setting, demonstrating the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on-time, high-quality product launches.

 

Essential Duties:

• Lead end-to-end project management for new product innovation and optimization, ensuring timely go-to-market execution and milestone achievement.
• Collaborate with leadership, Marketing, Operations, Brand, Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain to drive projects from concept to successful commercialization.
• Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring all stages of the New Product Development (NPD) process are completed efficiently.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, providing clear action plans to keep teams aligned and focused on project goals.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring successful delivery of projects that meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports and performance metrics, for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, execution speed, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee the development, packaging, and marketing materials for product launches, ensuring all deliverables are finalized and compliant.
• Monitor post-launch performance, gather feedback, and recommend necessary adjustments to optimize product success.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners to ensure seamless execution of product launch and commercialization activities.
• Ensure that all project teams are properly resourced and that all dependencies are managed throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects from concept to launch using established project management methodologies.
• Expertise in NPD processes and commercialization, ensuring products meet quality, regulatory, and market standards.
• Skill