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.