What You Will Do
We’re hiring a Launch Manager to lead launch management across the US/Canada and Mexico region. Reporting to the Regional Launch Leadership Team, this role is based within the Clarios USCAN Operating System and collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams. It is a high-impact position responsible for driving launch execution, escalation management, and integration of the D3 development methodology.
What the Group Does
The Launch Management function ensures successful product, process, and strategic program launches across the enterprise. This group is critical to aligning cross-functional swim-lanes, ensuring accountability, resource planning, and customer satisfaction. It plays a key role in sustaining business growth and operational excellence while supporting Clarios’ global strategy.
What Does Success Look Like
Lead enterprise-wide launch initiatives (process, product, automation, environmental, quality) to achieve KPIs in safety, cost, timing, quality, and delivery.
Drive adherence to D3 Glidepath methodologies and Clarios USCAN Operating System standards.
Manage Red Flag escalation, proactively resolving issues that jeopardize scope, timing, or cost.
Oversee engineering change management (ECO, ETC, MSO, MOC) to ensure smooth transitions.
Coordinate plant readiness activities including validation builds, DOE, PV, PSO, and run-at-rate events.
Build and develop a high-performing team through servant leadership, succession planning, and collaboration across functions.
What We Look For
Required (Top 4 Must-Haves)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent operations experience.
Minimum 5 years leading and managing teams in engineering, operations, or program management.
Proven success in managing multiple product development programs through launch with ownership of budget, cost, and timing.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Preferred
5+ years in program/project management leadership within automotive launch management.
Multi-functional experience across product design, validation, manufacturing engineering, and operations.
Experience negotiating complex matters and facilitating cross-functional project teams.
Willingness to travel 30–40%.
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.
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What you get:
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on 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, and Employee Assistance Program
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 materials—setting 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 Clarios—where 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 passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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