Regional Launch Manager

Launch Management Leader

This position is responsible for providing leadership for the launch management function in the US / Canada and Mexico region. This role requires strong organizational leadership and will be required to collaborate and drive launch execution and escalation in key functional areas. This role will be responsible for ensuring that integration and improvement of D3 methodology in the US / Canada and Mexico region is driven and sustained across cross functional swim-lanes and responsible for driving flawless launch execution throughout the program portfolio.

This role plays an important role in ensuring organizational accountability, resource planning, and ensures internal and external customer satisfaction and business growth. Must have the ability to develop team members to strengthen the launch management function and create process discipline to ensure long-term sustainability. This individual will utilize tools, processes, and methodologies to successfully manage and launch product and expansion programs. Develops and identifies program / project best practices, lessons learned, tools, and program management techniques, and recommends policy revisions to ensure alignment with global strategy and goals. Collaborate with members of the regional cross-functional teams, driving accountability, ownership, and positive behaviors in alignment with corporate values. This role can be a remote position with travel.

Program launch leadership across the enterprise : Establishes, communicates, and drives team and stakeholders to achieve business goals (IRR, ROA, payback, safety, cost, timing, quality, delivery, and launch performance).

Customer satisfaction : Jointly manage customer relationships and customer satisfaction, in conjunction with functional / customer groups, excellence in quality, productivity, service, delivery, and cost. Demonstrates positive / effective relationship with key customer stakeholders including purchasing, marketing, design, engineering, quality, and operations.

Product design validation manufacturing and operations leadership : Aligns key functional areas in the battery development and launch process to ensure robust product design validation, readiness, and DFAM / MSO with the manufacturing team and plant(s) to ensure product and process capability. Drives a strong pre-production and production build events process.

People : Create and enhance an enthusiastic and creative work environment that motivates and develops employees to fully utilize and grow their skills and talents and be proud and excited to be a part of Clarios. Builds team through servant leadership by promoting collaboration and cooperation across functional and product groups to achieve business objectives. Develops a robust succession plan for team and participates in the business succession planning process to build a bench of talent.

Process execution / systems : Promote the development and compliance to standardized processes to assure continuously improving business growth, launch execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. Is the team's subject matter expert on Clarios systems and leads leadership gate and escalation process that removes roadblocks as necessary.

Leadership : Key part of the regional leadership team, actively partnering with the commercial business units, engineering / program management teams, regional operations, and quality teams.

Required : 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.

Preferred : 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%.

What you get : Medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on the 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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits. Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership. HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility. Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are : Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans / Military Spouses : We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.