Summary
Location
Bethlehem
Type
full-time
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About this role
What You Will Do
This role is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional commercialization initiatives from concept through launch. The Program Manager partners with R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure new capabilities and products are executed with discipline, clarity, and speed.
How You Will Make an Impact (Key Responsibilities)
• Lead end-to-end commercialization programs, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and risks.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable workplans across multiple functions.
• Coordinate pilot, scale-up, and launch activities to ensure technical, operational, and quality readiness.
• Capture and translate learnings into scalable processes and standards.
• Track and manage business case assumptions, tradeoffs, and decision points.
• Provide clear, timely communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and execution in ambiguous environments.
What You Will Bring (Qualifications, Education, Experience)
• 8–10+ years, experience in program management, operations, manufacturing, or commercialization.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with operational and financial impact.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and scale-up challenges.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders.
• Bias for action and results-oriented mindset.
Other facts
About Freshpet Talent Acquisition
Freshpet is the leading fresh food for dogs and cats, feeding fresh to over 12 million pet households. Since its conception in 2006, Freshpet has been on a mission to transform the lives of dogs and cats through the power of fresh, nutritious food, while pushing the boundaries of sustainable practices. The recipes are developed by Veterinarian Nutritionists and made with natural whole ingredients, like fresh meats, vegetables and fruits, which are cooked in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve their natural goodness. Sustainably-made in Bethlehem, PA and their new Kitchens in Ennis TX, Freshpet foods and treats are kept refrigerated until they arrive at Freshpet fridges in your local market, or are delivered direct to your door.
Freshpet is available in a growing number of mass, grocery, natural food, club, and pet specialty retailers across the United States, Canada and Europe, as well as online in the U.S. for direct delivery and through its partnership with Petco. From the care taken in partnering with farmers whose values align with theirs, to how each recipe is made, Freshpet’s commitment to integrity, transparency and social responsibility is a point of pride.
What you'll do
- The Program Manager leads end-to-end commercialization programs, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and risks. They coordinate pilot, scale-up, and launch activities to ensure readiness across technical, operational, and quality aspects.
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