Program Launch Manager

The Program Launch Manager leads the planning and execution of strategic program and equipment launches, ensuring programs are launched on time and on budget, and meet customer expectations.

1. Leads assigned programs from the project screening/quoting stage through launch, steady state production, and through end of life, serving as the single point of contact.

2. Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to:

   a. Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and company requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics.

   b. Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones.

   c. Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project.

   d. Coordinates regular communication with the program team.

   e. Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.

   f. Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks.

3. Provides regular status reviews to management.

4. Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program.

5. Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements.

6. Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation.

7. Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.

8. Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong problem-solving and time management skills.

· Working knowledge and application of process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Value Management (TVM), and Business Operating System (BOS).

Educational Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

· Five years of relevant experience.

· Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.