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Project Manager

USA-Illinois-Chicago💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Leading planning and execution of renovation and innovation projects for the confectionery portfolio to support growth and brand strategies.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Innovation & Portfolio)

Builds

Product offerings (pack extensions, maintenance, small investments) and operational efficiencies for the confectionery business.

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Confectionery

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Project management, stakeholder management, risk management, resource allocation, timeline management, cross-functional collaboration, Microsoft Project, Idea to Market process

Preferred skills

CPG environment experience, PPM system expertise

Responsibilities

Manage projects from charter development to post-launch review; lead cross-functional teams to align on scope and resources; conduct risk assessments and facilitate issue escalation; act as gatekeeper of Stage & gate framework; monitor item setup and tracking through Go-to-Market process; optimize value delivery and pipeline gaps.

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC

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