Hybrid Regional Launch Manager

at Clarios

• Job title: Regional Launch Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: D3.js, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kernersville, United States

About the role

• Regional Launch Manager leading the launch management function across US/Canada and Mexico regions. Drive project execution, customer satisfaction, and team development.

Responsibilities

• 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