Confections and Seasonals – Project Commercialization Development Manager

Job Title: Confections and Seasonals – Project Commercialization Development Manager

Company: Mondelēz International

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid)

Level: Senior

Compensation: $117,400 – $161,425 annually + bonus + benefits

Job Type: Regular – Project & Program Management

Role Overview

As Project Commercialization Manager (PCM) Lead for the Confections & Seasonals cluster, you will lead complex innovation and commercialization projects, ensuring on-time delivery and excellence in execution. This includes overseeing a team of project managers, collaborating cross-functionally, and translating strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Portfolio Management

• Translate business strategy into actionable plans
• Represent Confections in forums and support PCM Director
• Drive portfolio visibility, interdependencies, and risk mitigation

Project Execution

• Oversee cross-functional project planning and delivery
• Manage milestones, risk control, and governance reporting
• Ensure accurate project tracking and decision-making readiness

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of PCM professionals
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Serve as escalation point for project issues and decisions

Functional Excellence

• Master the I2M (Idea to Market) framework
• Adopt and drive standard tools, processes, and reporting routines
• Align project execution with broader strategic and business goals

Culture & Capability Building

• Foster continuous improvement and learning
• Encourage process enhancements and high execution standards
• Lead training and capability-building efforts across the team

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years in project management (FMCG/food industry preferred)
• Deep understanding of commercialization processes (I2M)
• Strong stakeholder and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven ability to manage complex project portfolios
• Experience leading high-performing teams
• Strategic mindset and curiosity for business and consumers
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines with seasonal complexity

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $117,400 – $161,425
• Eligible for performance-based bonus