Commercial Manager
3 days ago
West Lake Hills
Job DescriptionSalary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and execution-focused Commercialization Manager to lead the planning and delivery of new product launches, end-of-life transitions, and the overall product roadmap calendar. This role ensures that every product introduction and discontinuation is executed flawlessly and on time, enabling cross-functional alignment across Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of strategy and executiontranslating the product pipeline into actionable timelines, managing risks, and ensuring cross-functional accountability. This position requires exceptional project management skills, a strong understanding of CPG commercialization processes, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities • Own the Product Roadmap Calendar: Manage and maintain the master commercialization calendar, including new product launches, reformulations, packaging updates, and product end-of-life., • Manage Process: Use stage-gate process to ensure completeness and accuracy in product commercialization, • Drive Launch Excellence: Lead cross-functional commercialization teams (Marketing, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance) to ensure products are launched on time, on budget, and in scope., • Governance & Risk Management: Establish and lead stage-gate processes, flagging risks and driving resolution to keep launches on track., • Cross-Functional Alignment: Facilitate communication across teams to ensure alignment on launch priorities, timelines, and market readiness., • Lifecycle Management: Oversee product end-of-life planning, ensuring smooth transitions in market and minimizing business disruption., • Tools & Reporting: Build and deliver dashboards, trackers, and executive-ready updates to highlight progress, risks, and opportunities within the roadmap., • Process Improvement: Continuously improve commercialization processes, leveraging best practices and tools to optimize speed-to-market and executional excellence. Qualifications • Bachelors degree in business, Marketing, Operations, or related field (Masters preferred)., • 57 years of experience in commercialization, product management, or operations within CPG or related industries., • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time., • Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, commercialization stage-gates, and go-to-market processes., • Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Proficiency with project management and visualization tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Power BI, Tableau)., • Strong communication and business storytelling skills to influence senior leadership., • Location: Austin, TX, or plans to relocate to Austin, TX Success in this Role Looks Like • All product launches and transitions are delivered on time and with excellence, supporting company revenue and brand growth targets., • Leadership teams view you as the central orchestrator of the product roadmap., • The business gains a competitive advantage in speed-to-market, with processes that minimize delays and maximize launch impact., • You deliver clarity, alignment, and confidence to stakeholders across the organization. Benefits At Humann, we believe top talent should be rewarded. Some of the benefits we offer our employees include • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, • 401k Retirement Plan with company match, • Paid parental leave, • Quarterly stipend for our supplements, • Flexible PTO, • Hybrid/remote working model About HumanN HumanN, an industry leader in functional food and nutritional supplements for whole body health, is built on research, discovery and science-backed innovation. We are the #1 Doctor & Pharmacist Recommended Beet Brand for Heart Health Support. We are the #1 Trusted Beet Brand for Athletic Performance by Sports Registered Dietitians. We are trusted by over 120 professional and collegiate teams. The scientific collaboration between HumanNs scientists and third-party research teams, has led to the development of a portfolio of best-selling, nutrition-based products, including SuperBeets (with over 61,000 5-star ratings and reviews on Amazon), Neo40, SuperBeets Sport, and Memory + Focus. HumanN has been ranked as one of the fastest growing private companies in America for ten consecutive years. The Inc. 5,000 list annually ranks the fastest growing companies in America, showcasing the countrys most successful independent entrepreneurs. At HumanN, we believe. it takes COURAGE to do our lifes greatest work. We believe that our GROWTH never ends. We believe that to thrive we must ADAPT. We believe in the power of HUMANITY. HumanN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.