Senior Manager Launch Global Value Stream (US)

About the role: Whats in the Box

The Senior Launch Manager is a critical hands-on role responsible for the successful execution of all new hardware installations new building launches and decommissioning projects across our network. You will serve as the primary project owner coordinating cross-functional teams managing timelines budgets and risks to ensure seamless operational readiness and minimal business disruption. This position requires a strong blend of technical acumen project management discipline and stakeholder communication expertise.

What youll do: The Recipe

• Serve as the primary point of contact from the Global Value Stream organization for all new facility launches for expansions major hardware deployments and site decommissioning activities.

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope definition detailed work breakdown structures schedules resource allocation and budget management.

• Coordinate and drive alignment across internal teams (Operations Tech Real Estate HR Procurement) and external vendors (contractors suppliers) to meet launch deadlines.

• Identify track and mitigate project risks and dependencies escalating critical issues to leadership with proposed solutions.

• Oversee the installation and commissioning of material handling equipment IT infrastructure and other operational systems in new and existing sites for the Global Value Stream organization.

• Establish Go/No-Go criteria and lead comprehensive readiness reviews before handing over launched assets to the Operations team.

• Document and standardize launch processes creating post-mortem reports and implementing lessons learned to continuously improve future project execution.

What youll bring: The Ingredients

• Proven experience (5 years) in high-stakes project management preferably within logistics e-commerce or manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale facility launches capital expenditure projects or complex hardware/system implementations.

• Exceptional organizational problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to travel frequently (up to 50-75%) to sites during critical project phases.

• Familiarity with automated material handling systems (MHS) conveyor systems and/or network infrastructure is highly desirable.

Above all we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you dont tick all the boxes but think youd thrive in this role we would really like to learn more about you.

What we offer: The Toppings

• Competitive salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks)
• Generous PTO policy
• Day one benefit coverage for health/dental/vision ($0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans)
• 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh as well as other product initiatives
• Snacks coffee & catered meals
• Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company

It is the policy of HelloFresh not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status genetic information disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.