Product Change Manager--East Hanover, NJ

Location: East Hanover

Role:
Product Change Manager Type:
Contract (7 months), Hybrid

Location:

East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid 50%) 9am-5pm EST, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Product Change Manager to lead end-to-end commercialization projects, coordinating product and packaging changes from initiation through launch readiness. In this role you’ll drive project plans, timelines, risk management, and cross-functional alignment across teams like R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing. This is a hybrid contract role based in East Hanover, NJ, offering strong exposure to the full product development lifecycle in a fast-moving, growth-focused environment.

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Skills:

Product commercialization / commercialization project management Cross-functional project leadership (R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Marketing) Product + packaging change coordination Documentation rigor (project plans, RAID/risk register, governance docs) Nice to Have

Skills:

PMP (or formal PM certification) MS Project Experience improving portfolio governance / ways of working Budget + resource planning exposure Prior work in high-growth / entrepreneurial CPG brand environments CPG / FMCG experience (food/bev a strong fit)

Job Description We make snacks the right way to delight people. Our North America Ventures business is where big ambitions meet big entrepreneurial energy. We are building the next generation of snacking. Our Bake Shop is a dynamic, fast-growing company, embodying the mindset of a highly entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and agile organization that invests in our people and our brand. We believe in the power of real - our goods are made with real, simple ingredients, by real, passionate people.

We are obsessed with quality and strive to make the world a little sweeter. Our culture is grounded through a set of values that foster us to Lead with Our Hearts, be Forward Thinking and embrace the importance of Winning Together. As we scale, we are strengthening the strategic foundations that enable speed, agility, and excellence in execution. This role is a key part of that journey.

As a Product Change Manager (PCM) 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 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 us 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,…