Cannabis Manager Commercialization Jobs

Company Description

As the leading cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), AYR Wellness is on a journey to be a force for good; and it all starts with our belief in the power and potential of the plant.

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.

Join us as we create wonder together.

Job Summary

The Project Manager Commercialization leads the commercialization efforts of our national cannabis brands across markets. Manages all commercialization projects, including launching new products, brand awareness, and establishing brand commercialization in multiple markets simultaneously.

Duties and responsibilities or (Essential Functions)

• Functions as the marketing PM lead for internal cross-functional team including Grow, Make, Retail, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Develops and manages project scope, goals, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Identifies, mitigates and communicates project status and risks to the cross-functional team.
• Provides "Hands-on" project management skills to the Marketing team ensuring milestones and budget parameters are met.
• Manages multiple projects at once and identifies conflicting deadlines. Provides recommendations on resolution.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the commercialization process.
• Facilitates team decisions and arbitrates project roadblocks during team meetings.
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Link the ideation and NPI steps of product development to align with the Commercialization process
• Conduct post-launch evaluations to assess the success of the product launch and marketing initiatives prior to scaling into other markets
• Shepherds new projects through the multiple stages and gates of the NPI/NPD process, ensuring that all required information is communicated along the way.
• Creates project briefs at kickoff to ensure constant alignment with original project scope
• Sets KPIs and benchmarks for each stage of the development process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years of Project Management experience
• PMP Certification
• Experience taking Brands & Consumer Good Products from idea through completion.
• Significant experience launching new product items or Brand Commercialization
• Skilled in interpersonal communications.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with multiple internal and external team members.
• Skilled in interacting effectively with all levels.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to demonstrate creativity.
• Tracks record of building and Commercializing brands, particularly with respect to new products.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
• Possession of high analytical and conceptual skills.
• Experience Interacting and effectively influencing all levels of leadership.
• Proven history of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Experience navigating highly regulated products and industries

Working conditions

• After-hours work is required for business meetings, events and customer relations including nights and weekends as needed.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
• Occasional travel to dispensaries/manufacturing facility may be required.

Physical requirements

• Regularly works in outside conditions that include susceptibility to weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Physical requirements may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying boxes, and the ability to pull or life up to 50 pounds.
• Consistently able to operate a computer, telecommunications device, and other applicable office equipment.

• Must be able to constantly remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• The person must frequently communicate with staff, vendors, clients and wholesale team regarding sales processes and procedure. Must be able to exchange accurate information during occurrences.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

Diversity and inclusion are essential to pursuing our vision for the future, and we believe that our success is dependent on building a truly equitable, collaborative, and inclusive team. One that reflects the diversity of the communities that we serve.

In addition to a generous benefits package, and unparalleled career opportunities, as an employee at Ayr Wellness, you can expect to be provided with industry-leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the wonderful world of cannabis.

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise, and reliability, the company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select provide industry-leading service, product selection, and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 23 states with 123 dispensaries, 25 cultivation sites, and over 30 processing sites, and employs over 5,000 team members. Curaleaf International is the leading vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our corporate social responsibility is Rooted In Good Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Social Equity + Sustainability Social Responsibility | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us, and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities.

We educate. We advocate. We give.

Commercialization Project Manager

The Commercialization Project Manager will lead, collaborate and deliver the successful, and on time, execution of new product launches, in collaboration with the National Commercialization team. The ideal candidate will be able to see the big picture, while getting into the details and executing. This role is key to creating visibility throughout the organization around state-level product development processes and managing cross-functional stage-gate process from concept through launch. They will be a critical partner on information flow between state, regional, and national teams, ensuring projects launch successfully.

Responsibilities:

• Work with National Commercialization team and New Product Innovation Studio, and Regional and State cross-functional teams to drive product development process for commercialization, including new line extensions, benefit spaces, new formats, new categories and new markets.
• Collect, validate, and share information from regional teams, including, but not limited to: COGS, sales forecasts, state compliance details (where appropriate), pricing, product details, etc.
• Facilitate approvals from New Product Innovation Studio to regionals for consolidated feedback specific to region in an organized and clean manner
• Upkeep National and Regional Smartsheet data consistently so information is always up-to-date and clear
• Effectively communicate project expectations to regional and state team members and stakeholders, and lead project update meetings, maintain timelines, resource utilization, and prepare project reports.
• Communicate updates from National to Regional Leads and Teams as needed
• Review product asset bundles with an eye towards state nuances and updates needed prior to launch
• Ability to see the big picture of a project, while monitoring the effectiveness and contributions of the individual project functions.
• Communicate and work with cross-functional partners, leadership, and internal and external partners.
• Identify roadblocks and risks and recommend resolutions.
• Identify and resolve conflict and mitigate issues quickly.
• Partnership in the development of processes, tools, and tracking metrics for project management and product development
• Provide planning support to project teams, to ensure that projects are well-planned and have a high probability of being executed on-schedule and within scope

Qualifications:

• Action oriented, with a strong attention to detail and creative problem solving capabilities
• Comfortable with the ambiguity that sometimes accompanies new innovation
• High energy, with a positive, open mind
• Strong project management skills with focus on deliverables, oversight, quality and timelines.
• Familiar with project management tools, including Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Agile, etc.
• Extremely organized, able to work independently, multi-task and manage complex projects in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including strong presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality results
• Collaboration and conflict resolution skills, strong interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Experience with cannabis is a plus
• Proven experience/success of managing multiple projects with rapidly shifting needs and priorities.
• At least three years hands-on experience in multi-channel product launches and/or project management, operations, manufacturing or supply chain, product development, or other experience that demonstrates cross-functional collaboration. Experience in multi-market, multi-channel companies.

Education: A bachelor's degree or similar demonstrated experience.

Curaleaf is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that's what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person's individuality, because there's power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That's why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

IN A NUTSHELL…

The Manager, Commercialization will serve in a role that links strategy, operations, product management, marketing, and other areas to ensure the successful launch of new products, expanding Parallel's portfolio.

Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (The Apothecary Shoppe) and Texas (Surterra Wellness). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Serving as a key member on the team tasked with driving new product launch initiatives
• Acting as the central point of contact for all end-to-end activities related to the commercialization of a product (e.g., marketing, financial analysis, and demand forecasting)
• Supporting markets and teams cross-functionally in identifying and resolving process gaps while expediting deliverables
• Coordinating with functional leaders regarding the tactical execution of product commercialization (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Finance, Supply Chain, Distribution, Manufacturing and Retail and other groups across the organization)
• Supporting Commercialization leaders in managing timelines and business cases for new product commercialization
• Actively updating playbooks, checklists, or other forms of knowledge capture for the commercialization team
• Actively engaging in stage-gate, life cycle management and sales and operations planning processes
• Leads updates of their projects during weekly and monthly meetings

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or another related field required
• 3-5 years of prior demonstrated experience in product development, commercialization, retail operations or related field
• Prior track record of success in simultaneously managing and supporting multiple complex projects
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, capabilities, and processes – cannabis industry specifics and knowledge are a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent presentation capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
• Age 21 or over (Required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID (Required)

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

WHAT YOU GET

• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Financial opportunity; an incentive program that provides opportunity to earn cash AND equity in a fast-growing company and industry
• Employee discount
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism opportunities through Benevity

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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POSITION SUMMARY
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Parallel is looking for a detail-oriented senior manager to drive forward the product commercialization process. Using our "Six Associate Values" (detailed below) as a compass, our goal at every step in the process is to deliver superior products to our consumers.
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CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Manages and drive forward the timelines and business cases for commercialization of new products in existing and new markets that meet or exceed predetermined financial targets and business goals
• Finds the most direct path for launching new products
• Acts as a subject matter expert and point of contact on the Commercialization team, helping to drive forward new initiatives from the corporate team to the retail stores
• Provides perspectives on corporate initiatives impacting the stores and helps bring together resources required in order to maximize effectiveness and minimize impact and disruption to retail associates
• Develops close functional relationships with the marketing, human resources, finance, compliance and IT team members to review projects, contribute information, and provide suggestions regarding commercialization initiatives
• Mentors junior members of the commercialization team and ensures that they have the tools and direction needed to be successful
• Actively updates playbooks, checklists, or other forms of knowledge capture for the commercialization team
• Actively engage in commercialization processes
• Leads updates of their projects during weekly and monthly meetings
• Operate in areas that are not well defined and have the confidence and creativity to build the path to operational success

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QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
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• Bachelors Degree, masters preferred
• Track record of success in managing large teams of people across multiple functions
• Experience in the cannabis industry
• Knowledge of retail operations, specifically in the cannabis industry
• Experience leading new product launch efforts or rolling out large initiatives
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to persuade, align and motivate disparate stakeholders
• Good documentation, organizational and project management skills
• Strong desire to dig, uncover, and generally work in an appropriately hands-on fashion while providing leadership to other team members
• Capable of responding quickly to evolving priorities and comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a fast-moving environment
• Highly-organized and self-starting work style
• Team player and flexible
• 8+ years of experience

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees/customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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PARALLEL ASSOCIATE VALUES
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• Integrity: act with honor and respect and make the right decisions for the right reasons.
• Accountability: Own your decisions, actions and outcomes. Stand as a responsible representative of your team, willing to support and defend. Take actions to fulfill the goals of the organization. Finish what you start. Accept reward and consequence with dignity and poise.
• Agility: When circumstances change, be ready to pivot on a moment's notice. act with a sense of urgency to take advantage of opportunities.
• Intent: Say what you mean and do what you say. Begin with the end in mind. Make a plan. Take initiative to have an impact.
• Alignment: Welcome different points of view. Once we make a decision, we all line up behind it. Only revisit decisions when circumstances or information significantly change. Work in the best interest of the consumer and the brand.
• Collaboration: Create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and listen objectively to opposing views. Communicate quickly, accurately and concisely. Work to find win-win solutions. Help your teammates and accept help from them!

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