Job Description

The Role

The Manufacturing Launch Program Manager owns the successful deployment of all IT systems required to launch a new product. This person serves as the single point of accountability for launch execution across applications, infrastructure, controls, and cybersecurity technologies.

This role requires strong expertise in plant floor systems, network integration, manufacturing operations, material and quality systems, and tooling and manufacturing processes across Vehicle, Global Propulsion Systems (battery, engine, transmission), and/or Stamping. The Manufacturing Launch Program Manager is expected to travel up to 75% to manufacturing sites.

The Manufacturing Launch Program Manager acts as the Manufacturing IT lead for launch execution and serves as the primary point of contact for the Product Execution Team, Master Dot meetings, and plant launch business teams. This leader owns launch scope, Manufacturing IT deliverables, resource alignment, stakeholder communication, and end-to-end execution to ensure business objectives are achieved. These individual carries overall launch responsibility for GM IT.

What You’ll Do

Own and execute launch projects in alignment with the IGLP (IT Global Launch Process), ensuring milestones are delivered on time and within budget
Build and apply deep expertise in network deployment and cybersecurity technology implementation to drive successful launch execution
Own all key launch milestones and dependencies by identifying, tracking, and actively managing risks to delivery
Lead schedule progression meetings with Deployment Leads, the Controls Integration Lead, Infrastructure Group Manager, System Integration Lead, IT Site team, and launch team to drive task completion, timing alignment, and dependency resolution
Deliver clear, timely, and accurate launch status updates to site and launch teams, including escalation of critical issues when needed
Partner with the IT Site Leader to keep the site aligned on launch activities, risks, resource needs, and key decisions
Own launch IT resource coordination, including contractor support, to ensure program deliverables are met
Lead and contribute to weekly launch status meetings to maintain momentum and accountability across teams
Coordinate and participate in systems infrastructure and controls workshops to drive alignment and readiness
Own updates to the IT Summary and communicate progress, risks, and status to Plant Business Leads and Plant Management as required
Drive training readiness by coordinating the curriculum matrix, participant preparedness, and training schedule
Validate SAT results and ensure all SAT and UAT activities are completed, retested when necessary, and aligned to launch readiness requirements
Determine Site IT Lead training needs and ensure all required training is completed on time
Lead transition-to-operations activities using the T2O (Transition to Operations) checklist to ensure a seamless handoff
Provide onsite launch support during acceleration to resolve issues quickly and maintain execution continuity
Own launch close-down activities and ensure a smooth, effective transition to operations
Execute the communication plan to maintain strong coordination across deployment teams, programs, projects, and partner organizations
Provide input for EMR (Executive Management Review) as needed to support leadership visibility and decision-making
Serve as the single point of contact for all IT-related communication with the plant launch team
Ensure all IT workshops are completed in alignment with the Integrated Launch Schedule
Lead project monitoring and control activities in accordance with IGLP to ensure milestones, deliverables, and quality expectations are achieved
Own issue, risk, and change management activities, including proactive identification, communication, mitigation, and escalation
Apply sound judgment in planning, prioritization, and problem solving, and secure additional support when needed to protect delivery
Partner effectively with technical teams and centers of excellence to align launch execution with enterprise standards and best practices
Identify and recommend process and technical improvements that simplify launch execution and improve business productivity
Support onboarding and knowledge transfer for newer team members to strengthen team capability and consistency
Represent Manufacturing IT in Plant Leadership and Manufacturing Engineering launch reviews by presenting clear status updates, addressing questions in real time, and operating with professionalism in a high-visibility environment

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

4+ years of relevant full-time experience as a program manager within manufacturing, automotive, plant floor environment or similar
Experience leading and coordinating complex technical deliverables in a manufacturing or plant-floor environment
Knowledge of plant floor systems, infrastructure, controls integration, network deployment, and cybersecurity implementation
Knowledge and experience using Jira
Manufacturing-related education, experience, or demonstrated interest in manufacturing
Strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to execute with a moderate level of autonomy
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Results-driven mindset with the ability to investigate problems, develop solutions, and drive issues through to completion
Ability to travel to plants up to 75%

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent work experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience mentoring or onboarding team members
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in launch execution

People Skills

Self-motivated and results-driven
Strong communicator and collaborative partner across technical and business teams
Confidence and courage to communicate risks, issues, and delivery status accurately
Ability to recognize when support is needed and engage the right people quickly

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Manufacturing IT Launch Program Manager