COMMERCIALIZATION MANAGER I

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Commercialization Manager I (Project Manager)   immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

This  Commercialization Manager I (Project Manager) will be responsible for management and cross-functional coordination of NA Consumer projects such as new product innovation, product/packaging changes and optimization projects. This position provides project leadership and support of business-critical projects, including process gap identification and solutions, with cross-functional project plans. The candidate should be able to handle multiple priorities, in a fast-paced environment. Strong project management, leading cross functional teams is a requirement. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides project leadership and support of business projects to deliver new product innovation, product/packaging changes, optimization projects and product deletions.
• Ability to lead complex LX/Platform pan-channel/pan-region projects with Capital expenditures, implementing new bottle molds, new or updated lines or change parts.
• Ability to lead in a matrix organization, providing direction to cross functional team members to ensure milestones are met and project delivers against objectives.
• Portfolio responsibilities include identifying project risks, develop risk register to highlight mitigation strategy and contingency plans as needed. Ensure Sales Launch inputs are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that new product processes and accountabilities are understood and that there is organizational alignment and input to the project plan.
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization. This role requires a leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with superior strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Assess business process to identify gaps and solutions to improve commercialization efforts. Optimizes processes for new products, line extensions, product changes, product deletions, Speed to Market initiatives, coordinated efforts of Marketing, Sales, Global Data and Supply Chain.
• Develop root cause and corrective actions of recurring product, process and service issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing or related discipline.
• 5+ years progressive, broad-based marketing/supply chain/commercialization experience.
• 3+ years of strong cross-functional Project Team leadership experience with demonstrated success in managing multiple, complex projects with a cross-functional team. 
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence cross-functional and make recommendations as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a matrix organization without a formal line reporting structure.
• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously and foresee and address issues before they become significant obstacles.
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and be comfortable with the unknown. Demonstrated willingness to ask questions. 
• Excels in communication (both verbal and written) that is timely, concise, transparent, accurate, and clear.
• Utilize appropriate escalation process; Communicate with Stakeholders
• Proven superior Project Management skills. PMP preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft including Excel and MS365
• Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing and Sales and a working knowledge of practices in other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Ability to travel as needed (5%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual in Spanish
• MBA degree
• MS Project, Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Consumer Manufacturing experience a plus -general knowledge of stage gate process
• Ability to manage projects that require non standard working hours (e.g., 9 pm calls with Asia for Simply Asia Foods or Thai Kitchen)

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.