Senior Project Manager – Innovation

Overview

LaSalle Network is partnering with a major food company looking to hire a Commercialization Manager based in the near northern suburbs of Chicago. This organization has delivered double-digit, profitable growth for more than twenty years and prides itself on its sustainability initiatives.

• Lead high-impact innovation and operational projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with strategic brand and business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver innovation at pace while balancing speed-to-market, quality and compliance.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets and risk mitigation frameworks using best-in-class CPG project management methodologies and tools.
• Champion agile ways of working, fostering experimentation, rapid learning and continuous improvement.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders by translating strategic objectives into actionable project plans and measurable deliverables.
• Proactively identify project risks and barriers, leading mitigation strategies to maintain momentum and ensure delivery excellence.
• Provide clear, tailored communication throughout the project lifecycle to audiences ranging from production teams to executive leadership.
• Support and coach team members and managers through change, building innovation capability and organizational resilience.
• Drive process excellence by sharing best practices and standardizing innovation processes across the business.
• Ensure structured governance, reporting and coaching for innovation projects in alignment with business requirements.

• 10+ years of Project Management experience, ideally within CPG or a fast-paced consumer brand environment, with a strong track record in innovation delivery.
• PMP or comparable Project Management certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale transformation, new product development or change management programs.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence key decisions and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Positive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for delivering business value through innovation.

Pay Range: $94,000-$114,000 with a 10% bonus

Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision, free parking, free products, hybrid flexibility, free snacks and refreshments in office, generous PTO, maternity, and paternity leave, fitness reimbursement, as well as others

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.