Oreo Project Commercialization Development Manager

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

Do you get excited by the challenge of leading multiple innovation and renovation projects across the world`s most beloved brands? As a Product Change Development Manager for Oreo, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the most icon and globally recognized snacks. Oreo is more than a cookie – it is a cultural phenomenon with a footprint in over 100 countries and a reputation for continuous innovation and consumer love.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of Oreo`s diverse and dynamic product portfolio, managing cross-functional teams and coaching Product Change Manager to bring packaging and product changes to life. With a strong execution mindset, this role combines hands-on project leadership, people management, and portfolio coordination. You will be a key player in ensuring Mondelez delivers with precision, impact and innovation – on time, in full, and with world-class quality for Oreo.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Lead the execution of cross-functional I2M (Innovation to Market) projects from planning to launch, supporting delivery on time, in scope, and within budget.
• Drive compliance with Mondelez`s procedures and methodologies, driving gate readiness, documentation, risk assessment and mitigation.
• Facilitate project meetings, including status updates, action tracking, and risk escalation, to enable effective decision-making.
• Drive alignment and act as the central connector across key functions such as Marketing, R&D, Quality Procurement and Manufacturing.
• Ensure strong data accuracy and integrity to support timely reporting, governance and decision-making.

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Portfolio management 

• Manage the Oreo portfolio, maintaining visibility on project timelines, interdependencies, and resource needs.
• Establish and lead strong governance practices, overseeing project timelines, risk management, resource planning, and performance reporting.
• Represent the portfolio in forums and reviews, providing relevant updates and anticipating risks.
• Support the growth of project management culture within the organization, modeling structured, collaborative, and forward-looking ways of working.

People management

• Directly manage a team of Product Change Managers providing day-to-day support, coaching and development discussions.
• Develop team capabilities through on-the-job coaching, feedback, and knowledge-sharing across Oreo`s complex and fast-paced environment.
• Promote and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within the team, driving a strong sense of ownership and partnership.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion a problem-solving mindset across your team, fostering agility and structure thinking in overcoming roadblocks.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and propose solutions to simplify ways of working or improve timelines.
• Share learning and best practices across the PCM team to raise the bar on execution and standardization.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying and implementing practical solutions to enhance project delivery and portfolio visibility.

What you will bring

• 6+ years of experience in project management, commercialization, or product delivery within CPG or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor`s degree required (preferred fields: Engineering, Business, Food Science).
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously across various workstreams, while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and effective governance.
• Experience in people management, team development, or mentoring.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with confidence in presenting to and aligning with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and capable of driving effective discussions with project resources, from tactical execution level up to steering committee members.
• A continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify process enhancements that improve project efficiency, cy