Anthony Mann

PMP-certified Senior Project Manager with a Masters in Project Management and 15+ years of experience, including 8+ years leading complex high-velocity and high-visibility projects across top CPG companies (Mondelez, Nestle, KraftHeinz). Expert in Product Innovation, Renovation, and high value Productivity initiatives. Proven success leading international cross-functional teams while delivering over 200 projects with a 95%+ on-time launch rate.

Project Manager / Product Change Manager at Mondelez (2021-01 – Present)

At current role with Mondelez, directed product development and supply chain continuity projects for a multi-brand portfolio across the US and Canada. Promoted to manage the Ritz brand – consisting of three Ritz sub-brands - following the successful delivery of complex new product launches, graphics updates, and Business Continuity projects for the Triscut, Premium, and Good Thins brands.

Project Manager / Product Change Manager at KraftHeinz Canada (2021-01 – 2024-12)

On a short-term contract, rescued a critical regulatory compliance project (Canadian Federal Labeling for hundreds of KraftHeinz branded and private label products) that was six months behind schedule. Took ownership of the project, reorganized priorities and processes, and led the project team in revising the project timelines and activities, successfully bringing the project back on schedule to meet Canadian government mandatory requirement.

Project Manager / Product Change Manager at Nestle Coffee Partners (2021-01 – 2024-12)

On a long-term contract, drove new product development, line extension, and rebranding projects for Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee K-Cup products in the US and Canada. Managed the co-manufacturer relationship (Keurig) throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure alignment on specifications and timely product commercialization, while securing a 100% on-time launch rate. Drove two major strategic Sustainability projects for K-Cup products, reducing annual plastic waste by over 600 metric tons.

Technical Project Manager at Hain Celestial (2024-01 – 2025-01)

Directed a portfolio of over 100 Productivity and Cost Savings projects for multiple Hain brands (Earth's Best, Spectrum, etc.), focused on optimizing packaging, formula, and supply chain efficiency.

• Led Ideation sessions and execution strategy to achieve corporate Cost Savings goals exceeding $8M annually through eliminating systemic waste and bottlenecks across the supply chain.
• Executed two complex Transition Services Agreements (TSA) for the divestiture of Hain Brands (Parm Crisps, Queen Helene), managing scope, timeline, and cross-functional handoffs to external buyers.

Project Manager at Lactalis North America (Stonyfield Farms) (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Drove all New Product Development (NPD), strategic initiative, and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects for the Siggi's brand, leading cross-functional project teams to successful business outcomes.

• Ensured successful transition - on an expedited timeline - back to the original formula and packaging, after the decision to discontinue the short-lived Improved formula/packaging of the three core products.
• Managed project scope, schedule, change, and risk management, to ensure the successful launch of the product or initiative, leading to a 100% on-time launch/delivery rate for projects.

Senior Project Manager at Keurig Dr. Pepper (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Spearheaded the launch of over 80 high-priority New Product Developments and Initiatives, product reformulations, packaging graphics updates, and product rebranding across US and Canadian markets for Keurig Owned/Licensed, Private Label, and Partner brands (including Tim Hortons and Dunkin').

• Directed cross-functional US and Canadian teams of R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Co-manufacturers/Co-packers, through stakeholder management and rigorous Stage-Gate compliance.

Master Sergeant / Operations Supervisor and Project Manager at United States Army (1996-01 – 2018-12)

Directed complex, long-duration operational projects (equivalent to Capital/IT Programs) with multi-million dollar budgets, leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments. Project owners were the Commander and Command Sergeant Major, at the Battalion and Division levels.

• Managed all aspects of project scope, schedules, and performance, while securing the approval of project charters through presentations to the Command Team, hosted project kick-off meetings, and presented periodic dashboard reports and updates to the ELT (Commander and Staff).

Certificate in International Project Management – UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (2025-12)

Certificate in Advanced Project Management – UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (2022-12)

Master of Science in Project Management with a concentration in Leadership – NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (2017-07)

Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies with a concentration in Intelligence Analysis – AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY (2014-02)