SAMBAZON · 5 days ago
Project Manager, Innovation/Commercialization
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSAMBAZON, named one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2025, is seeking a Project Manager to join our Technical Operations and R&D team. The Innovation & Commercialization Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives to successfully launch new products across Consumer Packaged Goods and Foodservice channels, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business strategy.
E-CommerceHealth CareWellness
Responsibilities
Drive the commercialization of new products identified by Sales and Marketing by executing well-structured project plans to meet sales and profitability goals, and deliver exceptional value to customers
Manage the Stage-Gate process for all product development initiatives, ensuring completion of key milestones from ideation to first production
Create and maintain detailed project timelines, identifying and tracking key deliverables and dependencies
Organize and facilitate project kick-offs, gathering cross-functional input and setting clear expectations
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and manage all related materials in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Oversee packaging development timelines and approvals, liaising with packaging vendors to align capabilities and manage print handoffs
Lead regular cross-functional meetings and provide consistent status updates through weekly reports
Proactively identify risks and communicate changes or potential delays that could impact project timelines
Support the management of artwork, proofs, and sample distribution with print vendors
Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to support product launch materials, toolkits, and sample coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required
3–5 years of project management or commercialization experience in the CPG industry; two or more years of Food & Beverage experience a plus
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Basecamp, SharePoint); familiarity with Gantt charts
Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and timeline management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adaptable and solution-focused with a track record of driving projects to completion
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Annual bonus opportunity
Year-round half-day Fridays
Company
SAMBAZON
Sambazon offers fresh juices, smoothies, and frozen products made from blends of wild-harvested fruits and botanicals.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$90.73MKey Investors
NextWorld EvergreenStonyfield Farms
2021-05-19Series Unknown· $45M
2020-12-14Series Unknown· $8M
2016-04-15Series D· $19.02M
Leadership Team
R
Ryan Black
CEO & Co-Founder
J
Jeremy Black
Co Founder at Large
Recent News
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