New Product Introduction (NPI) Launch Manager
Core
Oversee end-to-end launch of new heavy-duty transit buses from design to market introduction, ensuring manufacturing readiness and cross-functional alignment.
Role type
Senior IC New Product Introduction (NPI) Launch Manager
Builds
New Flyer Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses
Domain
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing / Public transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project timeline management, Cross-functional team leadership, Risk identification and mitigation, Quality plan execution, Manufacturing readiness assessment, BOM structure verification, Cut-in and rollout coordination, Supplier development alignment
Preferred skills
Program Management certification, Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt), Oracle EBS, MS Access, SQL, Power Bi
Technologies
MS Excel, MS Project, Oracle EBS, MS Access, SQL, Power Bi
Responsibilities
Co-own Product Development Process (PDP) phases and gate reviews, Develop launch plans with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams, Identify and mitigate launch risks regarding equipment and plant readiness, Oversee quality plan execution and audit-ready documentation, Participate in New Design Integration (NDI) meetings to address issues and verify BOMs, Provide manufacturability feedback on designs and sub-assemblies, Coordinate cut-in timeframes and market rollout across plants, Lead project transition from planning to execution and closure activities, Identify special processes for early builds and monitor pilot issues, Align with Supplier Development teams for NFI manufacturing standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC