Launch Program Manager

As a Launch Program Manager (12-Month Contract), we are looking for someone who can lead and manage multiple new product launches, product improvements, line extensions, in/out promotions, and occasionally product reformulations for cost or quality improvements. Rely on your knowledge of Kellanova business practices, financial reporting, and project management best practices to lead cross-functional teams from an idea to a new or reformulated product on store shelves. This is a hybrid role based out of our Mississauga office.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Project Management - Lead project team meetings to determine status, next steps, and to prepare for gate decisions, financial reporting and update meetings with business leaders. Your time management and leadership skills will be key to your success.
• Creative Problem Solving - Leading teams through problem solving and ideation processes and communicate results to senior business leaders for short term and long-term business goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Your ability to work with various team members will help you work with our cross-functional team members to develop project timelines and give strategic input to plan and prioritize project approvals.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Post secondary education in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in R&D, Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.
• Problem solving skills including root cause analysis, risk assessment and corrective action.
• Communication skills, including ability to explain complex information to multiple levels to include senior levels within a business unit.
• Financial and business acumen needed to ensure projects meet business unit deliverables.
• Able to work 8am - 5pm shifts with some flexibility.

What's Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 11th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k)

plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants.