Product Commercialization Manager

Your role:

As the Product Commercialization Manager, you will be responsible for the leading of cross-functional teams and hands-on management of projects that deliver new or renovated products for our customers which in turn drive value to Ardent Mills. Projects will be managed within the framework of a Stage Gate business decision process where key deliverables are defined by stage. This role will also support the continuous improvement of the Stage Gate process itself.

As a team member, the Ardent Mills Values of trust, serving, simplicity and safety will guide your decisions. You will listen, learn, and serve others. You will deliver superior business results by constantly learning, reinventing, and challenging yourself to do better. To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day Serve others with understanding, respect, and care Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency Drive change Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting deadlines Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Core Responsibilities Lead innovation, renovation, and other product-related projects from Ideation to Commercialization. Employ custom and traditional project management tools and skills to create project plans and timelines, track tasks, assess financials, manage scope, log risks and project information in an organized fashion. Become knowledgeable of basic roles and responsibilities of the various functions within the organization to ensure proper resourcing and task assignment. Align the work and output of each project with the specified deliverables for each stage of the gated process. Prepare required documents and support project leads in presenting project reviews at the Stage Gate Committee meetings. Manage relationships and communications with all stakeholders, ensuring each project is delivered satisfactorily. Serve as SME and steward of the New Product Stage Gate Process. Support the Program Manager - Product Innovation in identifying and implementing New Product Stage Gate Process continuous improvement initiatives. Liaise with the Enterprise PMO to stay connected with available tools, best practices, and other project management related competences. Essential Skills and Experience Minimum 3yrs project management experience. 4-year degree or equivalent related experience. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Proven track record in leading teams. Able to influence and motivate others and resolve conflict. Exceptional time management. Flexible and organized. Self-driven, can productively work with minimal supervision. Ability to manage time effectively, lead multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a very dynamic work environment with changing priorities. Positive attitude, high integrity, strong work ethic, demonstrate ownership and accountability. Able to work with a variety of software tools for project planning, data sharing and working with virtual teams. High proficiency in common software applications such as Teams, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project or similar project planning tools. Willing to learn, continuously growing business acumen and project management skills. Good to Have Food and beverage (Including ingredient) industry experience, ideally in a corporate setting. Experience with new product projects and launches, and with Stage Gate processes. Portfolio and program management experience. Familiar with the basic key functions within typical Manufacturing companies, including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Legal, others. PMP certified or other academic project management credentials. Other Considerations Ability to travel up to 10% Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, CO. The preference is for this role to be based in Denver, but a remote work arrangement may be considered for the right candidate. At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location: Denver CO

Address: 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type: Full time

Additional Information:

Competitive Compensation:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $86,200.00 - $114,915.90, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual.

Benefits:

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application Deadline: 08/18/2025

08/18/2025

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer :

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills' Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com