Commercialization Project Manager (Contract)

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: - Manage multiple commercialization projects, including packaging updates, product changes, line extensions, and new product launches. - Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies. - Partner with Brand, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to drive execution and accountability. - Proactively follow up on outstanding decisions, approvals, and deliverables to keep projects on track. - Identify potential delays and resolve roadblocks to ensure timely project completion. - Maintain visibility across multiple initiatives while ensuring deadlines and priorities are met. Requirements: - 3+ years experience managing commercialization projects within the CPG industry, ideally in food/ bev. - Experience managing multiple SKUs, packaging changes, product updates, or new product launches. - Strong project management skills, including timeline development, milestone tracking, and cross-functional coordination. - Proven ability to independently drive projects through execution and completion. - Highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and stakeholder management skills. - 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