Commercialization Project Manager (FMCG)

Job Description This is a remote position. Key Responsibilities: Project Commercialization & Launch Management Lead end-to-end commercialization projects for new product launches, product reformulations, packaging changes, and market expansions across Southeast Asia. Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful market execution. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. Drive project governance through regular status reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder updates. Global & Regional Stakeholder Coordination Act as the primary liaison between global R&D teams and regional commercial functions, ensuring seamless transfer of product specifications and launch requirements. Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Quality teams to align commercialization activities. Facilitate communication between regional and global stakeholders to resolve issues, manage expectations, and maintain project momentum. Co-Manufacturer (Co-Packer) Management Work closely with contract manufacturing partners to support product commercialization and production readiness. Coordinate production trials, validation runs, packaging implementation, and manufacturing timelines. Ensure manufacturing partners meet quality, operational, and commercial requirements prior to product launch. Monitor project milestones and proactively address production-related risks and challenges. Regulatory & Compliance Management Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams to ensure products comply with local market regulations, labeling requirements, and product registration processes. Coordinate documentation, product approvals, and regulatory submissions across Southeast Asian markets. Ensure commercialization activities meet all applicable quality, food safety, and compliance standards. Supply Chain & Operational Readiness Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure material availability, packaging readiness, and production capacity. Support demand planning and inventory readiness for successful product launches. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact launch timelines. Commercial & Market Launch Support Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to ensure launch readiness and alignment with commercial objectives. Coordinate launch timelines, market introduction plans, and customer readiness activities. Track post-launch performance and facilitate lessons-learned reviews to improve future commercialization processes. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Identify project risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies, implementing mitigation plans where necessary. Drive process improvements to enhance commercialization efficiency and project execution excellence. Establish best practices and standardized project management methodologies across the region. Requirements Job Requirements: Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Project Management , or a related discipline. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in commercialization, project management, product launch, operations, supply chain, or R&D coordination within the FMCG, beverage, food, or consumer goods industry. Experience managing product launches across multiple Southeast Asian markets is highly preferred. Prior experience working with co-manufacturers, contract packers, or third-party manufacturing partners is advantageous. Skills & Competencies Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders. Solid understanding of product commercialization, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory processes. Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects involving regional and global teams. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities. Experience with project management tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Personal Attributes Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and execution discipline. Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes. Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Effective communicator capable of working across cultures, functions, and geographies. Results-oriented with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and delivering successful launches.