Manager

All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US

Job Functions: Research & Development

Date Published: August 12, 2025

Ref#: R-95568

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Sr Manager, PCM role is a Chicago based Project Management position, residing within the Operations organization. The successful candidate will spearhead the execution of product commercialization to help deliver the goals of each KHC business unit. The primary responsibilities will be driving the successful delivery of the North America Zone’s portfolio of project initiatives. The role requires strong and effective leadership extending across multiple functional areas, aligning efforts between R&D, marketing, sales, finance and supply chain teams to ensure that each launch or product change is seamlessly executed and thrives in market. Proven communication, collaboration, & influencing skills are critical for the candidate’s success and to realize Kraft Heinz’s long-term strategic commitments. The PCM will lead a diverse team of cross-functional experts and be responsible for leading the project to deliver it on time, in budget and to desired specifications.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Accountable for KHC’s end-to-end commercialization process, from initial concept to successful market launch and post-launch review
• Drive stage gate process and decisions on project progress, deviation, mitigation plan, influencing cross functional team in favor of project objectives and delivery expectations.
• Identify, monitor and communicate project risk to executive teams while supporting the development of mitigation strategies
• Tracking key metrics, reporting progress, and making adjustments as needed to ensure project success.
• Lead cross-functional project team across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality to innovate on execution processes to improve our speed to market timing
• Strengthen the quality, operational, technical rigor within the KHC commercialization processes leading to improved in-market success
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• 3+ years Managing Commercialization Projects or Project Teams
• Proven experience in product development and commercialization, preferably in the CPG or food & beverage industry with PMP Certification or similar preferred
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, able to lead and motivate teams across different departments and levels
• Successfully negotiate with stakeholders and team members to arrive at mutually beneficial solutions
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning to applying new knowledge to improve project outcomes
• Strong Business Acumen understanding the unique economic factors motivating brand and category strategy
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of leading conversations for both internal teams and external partners
• Proven analytical skills leveraging data driven analysis to develop solutions and implementing change within an organization

Work Environment & Schedule

Role will travel 10% of the time. Additionally, this role requires 5 days/week with hybrid flexibility to work remote 2 days/week.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$118,400.00 – $148,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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