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Job Title: (Product Change Managers) About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Job Description Job Title: Product Change Manager (Contractor) Location: East Hanover, NJ – Hybrid 50% Duration: 7 Months Summary At *** International, we make snacks the right way to delight people. Our North America Ventures business is where big ambitions meet big entrepreneurial energy. We are building the next generation of snacking – from within – with beloved brands like Tate`s Bake Shop, Hu, Perfect Snacks, 7 days, and Enjoy Life. Tate's Bake Shop is a dynamic, fast-growing company, embodying the mindset of a highly entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and agile organization that invests in our people and our brand. At Tate's we believe in the power of real - our goods are made with real, simple ingredients, by real, passionate people. We are obsessed with quality and strive to make the world a little sweeter. Our culture is grounded through a set of values that foster us to Lead with Our Hearts, be Forward Thinking and embrace the importance of Winning Together. As we scale, we are strengthening the strategic foundations that enable speed, agility, and excellence in execution. This role is a key part of that journey. As a Product Change Manager (PCM), for Tate`s Bake Shop you are the driving force that transforms innovation into tangible outcomes. You will lead the coordination of product and packaging changes through effective project planning, execution, control, and a strong sense of ownership. In this role, you`ll connect functions, solve problems, and keep projects moving fast. You will gain end-to-end exposure to the product development lifecycle and can grow your capabilities as a project leader in a dynamic fast-paced environment across a portfolio of ***MM in Gross Revenue with 5% annual productivity and 15% annual growth. In this high-impact role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of projects of the Tate`s commercialization portfolio – ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and fully ready to launch. You will operate at the intersection of agility and discipline, helping Tate`s scale with speed while upholding excellence in project delivery, and playing as a critical partner in enhancing portfolio governance. How you will contribute In this role, you will: • Manage assigned commercialization projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards. • Lead the stage-gate process by coordinating cross-functional readiness, preparing governance documentation, and facilitating leadership decision-making at each gate. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers. • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of deliverables across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory. • Lead stage gate and status meetings and manage project communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. • Monitor and control project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues. • Maintain project documentation and ensure data integrity. • Drive continuous improvement, identifying and implementing practical solutions to enhance project delivery. • Lead budget management, resource planning and utilization. What you will bring • 2+ years’ experience in project coordination, execution, or product commercialization within FMCG or related industries. • Bachelor`s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field. • Foundational knowledge of project management processes and tools. • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines. • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • PMP certificate is a plus. • MS Project knowledge is a plus. • Client experience a plus. What extra ingredients you will need: • An ownership mindset and proactive approach to solving problems. • Curiosity and collaboration – ready to learn and grow in a supportive team environment. • Ability to recognize dependencies and interconnections across functional deliverables. • A passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality project outcomes. What you need to know about this position: This role is a key execution position in the I2M framework. You will play a central role in delivering initiatives that impact business performance, learning how to manage scope, schedule, risk, and stakeholders’ expectations. This role provides an ideal foundation for career Location : (East Hanover,NJ) Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.” It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665 Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client SELECT AWARDS • An INC 5000 company for 10 years • Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots • Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan

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Job Title: (Product Change Managers)
Job Title: Product Change Manager (Contractor)
Location: East Hanover, NJ – Hybrid 50%
Duration: 7 Months
How you will contribute
• Manage assigned commercialization projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead the stage-gate process by coordinating cross-functional readiness, preparing governance documentation, and facilitating leadership decision-making at each gate.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of deliverables across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory.
• Lead stage gate and status meetings and manage project communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Monitor and control project performance, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying and implementing practical solutions to enhance project delivery.
• Lead budget management, resource planning and utilization.
What you will bring
• 2+ years’ experience in project coordination, execution, or product commercialization within FMCG or related industries.
• Bachelor`s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and timelines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An ownership mindset and proactive approach to solving problems.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP certificate is a plus.
• MS Project knowledge is a plus.
• Client experience a plus.

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