New Product Introduction Launch Manager

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Launch Manager overseeing new product introduction for North America's leading bus manufacturer. Collaborating cross-functionally to manage product launches from design to market introduction.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeWinnipeg • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-own the PDP Phase with NPD, including deliverables, gate reviews, and readiness documentation.
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Tooling and Sourcing teams to execute launch plans.
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure smooth launches.
Oversee quality plan execution, documentation is audit ready.
Participate in NDI meetings to address issues and verify BOM structures.
Provide feedback on designs, BOM structures, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing capabilities.
Support sales with customer facing information related to the launch.
Develop cut-in timeframes and roll out across plants.
Lead the transition of projects from planning to execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in engineering, business, or supply chain. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certificate in Program Management, ideally for vehicle manufacturing preferred.
8+ years in a Manufacturing, Automotive or Aerospace Design related function.
Highly proficient with MS Excel and MS Project.
Knowledge of Oracle EBS, MS Access, SQL, and Power Bi would be considered assets.
Green Belt Certification (Lean/Six Sigma Experience) Preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
A continuous learning environment.
Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementmanufacturingdesignquality plan executionrisk managementBOM structure analysiscut-in timeframes developmentproject transition management

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadership

Certifications

Program Management CertificateGreen Belt Certification