Product Change Managers

Location: East Hanover, NJ
Work Mode: Hybrid
Hours: 9am-5pm EST

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned commercialization projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead the stage-gate process by coordinating cross-functional readiness, preparing governance documentation, and facilitating leadership decision-making at each gate.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of deliverables across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory.
• Lead stage gate and status meetings and manage project communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Monitor and control project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying and implementing practical solutions to enhance project delivery.
• Lead budget management, resource planning and utilization.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in project coordination, execution, or product commercialization within FMCG or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP certificate is a plus.
• MS Project knowledge is a plus.
• Client experience a plus.
• An ownership mindset and proactive approach to solving problems.
• Curiosity and collaboration – ready to learn and grow in a supportive team environment.
• Ability to recognize dependencies and interconnections across functional deliverables.
• A passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality project outcomes.