Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives - 5 Gallon & Dispensers BU

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Drive high-impact strategic initiatives across the organization, leading complex cross-functional projects that directly influence company growth and operational excellence. Partner with executive stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions and execute commercialization programs.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Planning & Execution
Lead End-to-end strategic projects from conception to implementation
Develop comprehensive business cases and financial models
Create and manage project roadmaps and execution plans
Monitor Project KPIs and deliver executive updates
Optimize distribution network and route to market strategies
Develop and enhance subscription and service models for reoccurring revenue streams
Analysis and Problem Solving
Utilize market research and competitive analysis
Perform financial modeling and scenario planning
Analyze business process and recommend improvements
Develop data-driven insights and recommendations
Differentiation of customer needs between General Merchandise Dispensers and 5 Gallon refill
Cross-functional leadership
Manage multiple workstreams across departments
Build relationships with key stakeholders
Lead project teams and coordinate resources
Drive alignment across business units

Qualifications
Key qualifications include:

7-9 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or business operations
Bachelor's Degree required: MBA preferred
Operational experience in CPG retailer landscape
Distribution and broker network experience with route to market D2C specialization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior communication and presentation abilities
Exceptional Excel, PowerPoint, and Syndicated Data system skills

Success Metrics:

Project delivery against defined timelines and objectives
Stakeholder satisfaction scores
Business impact of implemented initiatives
Quality of deliverables and analysis
Cross-functional team effectiveness

Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at