Director, Launch
Core
Coordinate, execute, and monitor product launch activities across the Asia region to prepare automotive plants for new product launches and mid-cycle enhancements.
Role type
Senior IC launch director (automotive manufacturing)
Builds
Production-ready automotive plants and product lines
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (plant preparation)
Required skills
Regional launch management, financial planning and budgeting, risk assessment, team resource right-sizing, process standardization, stakeholder collaboration, program gate management
Preferred skills
Succession planning, talent development, HSE compliance leadership
Technologies
Prodash System, PLD (Plant Launch Dashboard), PLUS (Program Launch System)
Responsibilities
Coordinate cross-regional launch activities, ensure compliance with launch processes, lead regional financial planning, drive monthly launch readiness reviews, standardize launch processes across plants, manage launch team resources and succession plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
