Product Change Manager
Summary
- As a Product Change Manager (PCM), for Tate`s Bake Shop you are the driving force that transforms innovation into tangible outcomes.
- You will lead the coordination of product and packaging changes through effective project planning, execution, control, and a strong sense of ownership.
- In this role, you`ll connect functions, solve problems, and keep projects moving fast.
- You will gain end-to-end exposure to the product development lifecycle and can grow your capabilities as a project leader in a dynamic fast-paced environment across a portfolio of $200MM in Gross Revenue with 5% annual productivity and 15% annual growth.
- In this high-impact role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects of the Tate`s commercialization portfolio – ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and fully ready to launch.
- You will operate at the intersection of agility and discipline, helping Tate`s scale with speed while upholding excellence in project delivery, and playing as a critical partner in enhancing portfolio governance.
How you will contribute In this role, you will:
- 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.
What you will bring
- 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.
- PMP certificate is a plus.
- MS Project knowledge is a plus.
What extra ingredients you will need:
- 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.
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