Job Description

Requisition ID: 38772

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights

In the role of a Program Manager – Innovation in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the Supply Chain Capabilities Team, serving as a subject matter expert to our Brilliant Execution of projects and the START stage gate process. You’ll ensure that all Project Managers adhere to the MolsonCoors’ stage gate processes and ways of working, overseeing project timelines, risk reviews, prioritization and use of tools (Project Portfolio Management Tool, Resource Allocation, and others) to manage the portfolio of projects under you and your team’s responsibility. Your role will involve planning, organizing and leading teams to successfully implement leadership-approved projects stemming from our Innovation agenda which include but is not limited to; New Product Development, Line Extensions, New SKUs, New Seasonal Rotations, New Package Containers, Reformulations, Pilot Initiatives, and more across our North American Market.

This position reports to the Dir. Project Management Office & Commercialization and works closely with our Beverage Innovation & Quality Team, Innovation Marketing, Supply Chain Business Partners as well as other supporting functions (Supply Planning, Procurement, Studio Team) and other Commercialization areas.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Lead a team of 7 Project Managers as part of the PMO office and support their drive toward successful launches on the pipeline, while maintaining high quality 1-to-1 work and development conversations
• Leverage internal, external and consultant resources to achieve project aligned project objectives.
• Analyze upfront projects in innovation funnel and identify timelines to support Supply Chain Business Partners; call out initial risks and communicate to stakeholders and leadership teams
• Monitor the progress of innovation ideas and support the KPIs of the network to achieve on-time Final Approval.
• Oversee the Innovation Committee (InnoCom) stage gate process, ensuring effective communication of outcomes to stakeholders and maintaining accountability across teams.
• Maintain a customer-focused and solution orientated approach, ensuring strong engagement and satisfaction.

Key Ingredients:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience. PMP Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in CPG supply chain is preferred
• You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business
• You are serious about delivering results and take pride in a proven track record of delivering projects in time.
• You are a skilled negotiator focused on the client; your constant curiosity fosters your innovative style, and you can equally execute ideas given to you.
• You are an empathetic leader that can coach and build the bench strength of your assigned team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps, Power BI, etc.

Beverage Bonuses:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Posting Grade: 12

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings $111,900.00 - $146,900.00 (posting salary range) + 15% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.