Sr. Manager Commercialization

Location: Chicago, IL — hybrid schedule with 3 remote days per week and 2 office days. Travel required approximately 10% of the time.

Base salary: $120,800–$151,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and commercializes consumer packaged food products across grocery, mass retail, and e-commerce channels.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end product commercialization process from initial concept through market launch and post-launch review.
• Lead stage-gate processes, project decisions, progress tracking, and deviation management.
• Identify, monitor, and communicate project risks to executive teams while supporting mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, and Quality.
• Track key metrics, report progress, and improve execution processes to accelerate speed to market.
• Strengthen quality, operational, and technical rigor while implementing commercialization best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in CPG innovation and commercialization with a bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years with a master’s degree, or 6+ years with a PhD.
• Experience with stage-gate and agile delivery across grocery, mass retail, and e-commerce channels.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the economic factors influencing brand and category strategy.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous learning and improving project outcomes.

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced project management qualification such as PMP or equivalent.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexible remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, training, and recognition programs.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Wellbeing, employee assistance, family support, and learning programs.