Regional Launch Manager
Clarios
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kernersville • Kentucky • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Provide leadership for the launch management function in the US/Canada and Mexico region
- Collaborate and drive launch execution and escalation in key functional areas
- Ensure integration and improvement of D3 methodology in the region is driven and sustained across cross-functional swim lanes
- Drive flawless launch execution throughout the program portfolio
- Develop team members to strengthen the launch management function and create process discipline
- Utilize tools, processes, resources, and methodologies to successfully manage and launch product and expansion programs
- Establish, communicate, and drive team and stakeholders to achieve business goals (IRR, ROA, payback, safety, cost, timing, quality, delivery, and launch performance)
- Jointly manage customer relationships and customer satisfaction, in conjunction with functional / Customer groups
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Business
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience leading and managing a business or operations team, in engineering, operations, program management, or similar organizations
- Must have a minimum of 5+ years in a program or project management leadership role with solid-line management responsibilities or equivalent experience
- PMP certification and MBA preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in automotive program/launch management in a customer-facing role
- Multi-functional experience, including product, validation, manufacturing engineering, and operations, preferred
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple product development programs through to launch, with ownership of budget/cost/timing with customer approval
- Willingness to travel between 40-50%
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementlaunch managementbudget managementcost managementtiming managementproduct developmentprocess disciplinecustomer relationship managementcross-functional collaboration
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentcommunicationstakeholder managementcustomer satisfactionorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingnegotiationadaptability
Certifications
PMP certificationMBA