Director of Commercialization

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-SO1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!  Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $126,100 - $176,500 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match #LI-SO1 The Director of Commercialization is responsible for leading the end-to-end commercialization process for new products, innovations, and strategic initiatives impacting BBU’s portfolio from concept through launch and post-launch performance. This role establishes commercialization governance, drives cross-functional alignment, and ensures successful execution across the portfolio while delivering measurable business results. Key Responsibilities Lead commercialization activities from concept development through market launch and post-launch performance evaluation. Establish and enforce governance processes, stage-gate requirements, execution standards, and accountability mechanisms. Drive alignment across Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Customer Team, Sales Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders. Oversee the commercialization portfolio, including resource planning, prioritization, risk management, and progress tracking. Ensure launch readiness across all business functions, including customer activation, operational preparedness, and performance measurement. Provide executive visibility into project status, risks, opportunities, and resource requirements. Develop and continuously improve commercialization processes, tools, and playbooks. Lead issue resolution and decision-making for complex, cross-functional initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred. 10–15+ years of experience in commercialization, innovation, product development, supply chain, or program management. Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional product launches and strategic initiatives. Experience designing, implementing, or scaling commercialization functions, processes, or operating models. Strong portfolio management and governance experience. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills. Key Competencies Strategic Leadership Portfolio Management Cross-Functional Influence Commercialization Excellence Executive Communication Risk Management Organizational Change Leadership The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.