Senior Product Portfolio Manager - Food Manufacturing

Rise Baking Company, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Portfolio to lead strategy for our premium bakery product lines across retail, foodservice, and in-store bakery channels. In this role, you will own portfolio planning, product lifecycle management, and innovation roadmaps, aligning with customer needs and operational capabilities. You will partner closely with Sales, Operations, R&D, and Finance to build business cases, optimize mix and margins, and guide commercialization. This people-focused, safety-conscious environment offers hands-on impact, cross-functional collaboration, and strong growth opportunities in a stable, food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead product portfolio strategy for commercial bakery lines across retail, foodservice, and in-store bakery channels
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and profitability to prioritize product investments and rationalization
• Partner with Sales, Operations, R&D, and Finance to define product roadmaps and commercialization plans
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through launch, optimization, and end-of-life decisions
• Build business cases, pricing strategies, and volume/margin forecasts for new and existing products
• Monitor product performance, KPIs, and customer feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Champion innovation, aligning portfolio with brand, quality, and regulatory standards
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and recommendations for portfolio decisions

Required Skills

• Product portfolio management
• Product lifecycle management (PLM)
• Market and competitive analysis
• Financial modeling and P&L understanding
• Pricing and margin optimization
• Data analysis and KPI tracking
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Product roadmap development
• Food manufacturing or CPG experience
• Presentation and stakeholder communication