Senior Launch Program Manager

1 month ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Launch Program Manager to lead the launch of engineering programs from inception to end of production. The successful candidate will have a strong background in sales and/or engineering, with knowledge of customer systems and experience managing customer relationships.

About the Role

The Senior Launch Program Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of program launch, including chairing regular meetings, setting up and maintaining launch related documentation, and ensuring timely output of deliverables required for launch and change management. The role also involves leading cross-functional communication, escalating issues to management, and requesting support as required.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage program launch from inception to end of production, ensuring successful execution of all aspects.
  2. Chair regular AQP meetings, set up and maintain launch related SharePoint sites, create internal and external timelines, compile and report lessons learned, and maintain and distribute meeting minutes and open issues lists.
  3. Ensure timely delivery of customer launch-related deliverables, in accordance with customer specific requirements and launch timing.
  4. Lead customer relationship management, including negotiations and proactive management of customer relationships.
  5. Lead and manage AQP team members, coaching, mentoring, training, and holding them accountable for deliverables and commitments.
  6. Coordinate cross-functional communication, lead team in reaching consensus on open issues, challenges, and contingencies.
  7. Fiscal management of launch and engineering change financials, including CAPEXs, budgeting, and management of tooling and capital spends.
  8. Maintain joint ownership of launches and engineering changes with Plant AQP Manager, communicating regularly to ensure mutual acceptance of timing deliverables and commitments.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • 5-7 years of experience in a related field.
  • A strong commercial background.
  • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time while juggling multiple programs.
  • Comprehensive understanding of launch process and critical path management.
  • Ability to lead individuals in a matrix organization across all disciplines.
  • Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and Program Management software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Estimated Salary

R120 000 per annum.


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