Project Manager, Innovation (Marketing) at Harvest Hill Beverage Company | Stamford, CT

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Project Manager, Innovation (Marketing)

Stamford, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end innovation launches as a Project Manager, Innovation, coordinating cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to commercialization.

Own end-to-end project leadership from concept to commercialization.
Must-have: 5+ years in PM or commercialization in CPG with cross-functional teams.
Standout: proven ability to deliver on-time launches with stage-gate and cross-functional alignment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

End-to-End Innovation Project Leadership
Lead cross-functional innovation projects from concept approval through commercialization
Drive stage-gate process execution, ensuring deliverables, documentation, and approvals are completed on time
Develop and manage detailed project timelines, critical paths, and milestone tracking
Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans to protect launch timing and financial objectives
Cross-Functional Alignment & Commercialization Execution
Coordinate activities across Innovation, Brand Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory
Ensure manufacturing readiness, material availability, packaging development, and supply continuity align with launch timing
Support commercialization planning including customer readiness, sell-in timing, and inventory planning
Maintain alignment between brand positioning, product specifications, and operational execution
Project Planning, Tracking & Reporting
Create and manage comprehensive project plans using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet or equivalent)
Manage multiple concurrent innovation initiatives with shared resources
Lead regular project team meetings to communicate status updates, key risks, and next steps
Provide clear reporting and executive-ready summaries to senior leadership
Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement
Strengthen rigor and clarity within the innovation stage-gate framework
Ensure all innovation activities adhere to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve speed-to-market, cross-functional coordination, and resource efficiency
Contribute to building scalable, repeatable innovation management best practices

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project management, commercialization, operations, or supply chain within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG); beverage experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of how to drive cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and successfully execute new product launches.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required
PMP certification a plus
4+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, Innovation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related CPG functions
Demonstrated experience supporting new product development and commercialization
Experience working cross-functionally with Marketing, R&D, and Operations
Ability to quickly develop high-level understanding of complex technical and commercialization requirements
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office project mgmt. tools; Smartsheet or similar project management software preferred
Understanding of regulatory and quality standards in a CPG environment
Understanding of supply chain and operations in a CPG environment
CPG experience a must; Food & Beverage experience preferred

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree
Proven track record delivering launches on time in consumer products

Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is one of the nation’s largest independent branded beverage producers, delivering consistent annual revenue growth, with sales of over $1 billion. The company was formed in June 2014 with the acquisition of Juicy Juice, and further expanded with 3 subsequent acquisitions which were consolidated into one company in May 2017. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes Juicy Juice®, SunnyD®, Veryfine®, Fruit2O®, Little HUG®, Daily’s Cocktails®, and Nutrament®. We manufacture, market, and distribute across multi-channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Foodservice, and Liquor Distributors.Harvest Hill is headquartered in Stamford, CT with a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. We employ over 1,000 employees in the United States and are owned by private equity firm, Brynwood Partners. For more information, visit harvesthill.com.

Founded in 1984

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

178 employees (6 in marketing)

www.harvesthill.com