Head of Global Program & Launch Management

Role Purpose

• Lead end-to-end program execution and product launch orchestration across R&D, Operations, and Business functions.
• Manage and develop a team of Program Managers to ensure consistent delivery across all programs.
• Own the integration between development and commercialization, ensuring alignment to timelines, scope and business targets (margin, volume, readiness).
  
  

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Program Managers (coaching, performance, structure).
• Drive execution of multiple cross-functional programs across HW, SW, IoT, App and Cloud and IT.
• Ensure alignment across R&D, Finance, Operations, Product, Marketing and Regions.
• Own product launch readiness and Go/No-Go governance.
• Define and continuously improve PLC (Product Lifecycle) and stage-gate framework.
• Run executive Steering Committees for prioritization and decision-making.
• Provide full visibility of risks, dependencies and performance across programs.
• Embed margin, cost and business trade-offs into program decisions.
  
  

• ≥90% programs delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Full launch readiness at Go decision (no surprises).
• High-performing and aligned Program Manager team.
• Improved time-to-market and execution predictability.
• Contribution to profitability targets (≥35% GP mindset).
  
  

• 5+ years in Program Management, Product Development or Operations.
• Proven experience managing teams of Program Managers (mandatory).
• Track record managing complex HW & SW / IoT programs.
• Strong experience in product launch and lifecycle management in global environments.
• Fluent / excellent English – written and verbal communication with global stakeholders
  
  

• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• Ability to scale execution through teams.
• Execution-driven and structured approach.
• Business understanding including cost, pricing and margin impact.
• Ability to simplify complexity into clear decisions.