Commercialization Manager

Description:

• The Commercialization Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful introduction of new products across global markets.
• This position leads cross‑functional teams—including Supply Chain, Category, R&D, Creative, and Regulatory—to develop end‑to‑end supply chain solutions, ensuring that new product launches and product transitions meet quality, timeline, and operational requirements.
• The ideal candidate is a highly organized project leader who excels in fast‑paced, matrixed environments, brings strong supply chain and product development expertise, and can drive process improvements to enhance the speed and quality of commercialization.

Project Leadership & Execution:

• Apply industry-standard project management and product development methodologies to guide project execution.
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure clear alignment of project objectives and financial goals across all participating teams.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, driving action plans to address them.
• Provide regular, clear communication of project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Lead cross-functional teams across supply chain, operations, category, and product development functions.
• Facilitate meetings, maintain alignment, and ensure teams remain focused on launch objectives.
• Serve as the supply chain subject‑matter expert within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Communicate critical program information to leadership as needed.

Product Launch Readiness:

• Oversee supply chain commercialization activities from early concept through launch and operations handoff.
• Ensure supply continuity, operational readiness, and cross‑functional execution for complex product introductions.
• Support optimization or process improvement initiatives related to go‑to‑market execution.

Process Improvement & Governance:

• Continuously refine commercialization processes to improve launch speed, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to development of best practices, standard operating procedures, and portfolio governance.
• Mentor and support project managers working within the commercialization framework.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in project management, product development, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional or multi-market product launches.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional partners across all levels.
• Experience working with suppliers, both domestic and international.
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to manage complex, multi‑workstream projects.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Expertise with standard project management tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
• Ability to lead through influence without direct authority.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain operations, engineering, or production planning—preferably in food, consumer products, or pharmaceuticals.
• Experience leading process improvement or new product introduction (NPI) initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A highly motivated
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Can translate complex business needs into actionable project plans.
• Navigates ambiguity with confidence and urgency.
• Communicates clearly at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships across cross-functional partners.

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.